Rutile vs Topaz
| Property | Rutile | Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| Fórmula | TiO2 | Al2SiO4(F,OH)2 |
| Sistema Cristalino | Tetragonal | Orthorhombic |
| Clase Mineral | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 09 Silicates |
| Dureza Mohs | 6.0-6.5 | 8.0 |
| Color | Reddish-brown, red, black, golden | Colorless, yellow, blue, pink, orange |
| Brillo | Adamantine | Vitreous |
| Raya | Light brown | Colorless |
| Transparencia | Translucent | Transparent |
| Exfoliación | Good {110} | Perfect {001} |
| Fractura | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal to uneven |