White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄 IS a ♻️ Gem cut from
Laser Crystal Scrap
White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄 IS A
Extreme Dispersion Gem
White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄 IS grown using the
Flame Fusion method
White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄, Traditional Round Brilliant Cut, 11.10 Carats
White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄, Traditional Round Brilliant Cut, 11.10 Carats
White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄, Traditional Round Brilliant Cut, 11.10 Carats

White Rutile 🌈🍭🦄, Traditional Round Brilliant Cut, 11.10 Carats

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🌈🌈🌈 (The original 1940's diamond simulant!) This Traditional Round Brilliant rutile, weighing 11.10 carats, showcases vivid golden needle-like inclusions that scatter light with a lively shimmer; rutile is less durable than many gem species but can be safely used in pendants and other low-impact jewelry when set with protective mounts. With proper care it retains a distinctive glow and adds eye-catching character to any design.

DIMENSIONS AND SHAPE

Size: 13.1mm x 13.1mm x 8.5mm

Weight: 11.1  carats

Cut: Traditional Round Brilliant

Shape: Round

Clarity: Loupe Clean

Inclusions: None

Treatment:None

 

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

MOHS hardness: 6.5

Pleochroism: 

Dispersion: 0.28

Density: 4.23

Refractive Index: 2.62

Chemical Formula:TiO2


POSSIBLE JEWELRY APPLICATIONS

Pendant, Daily Wear, and Cocktail Ring

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🌍 GENERAL MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

  • Material Name:Rutile
  • Country of Origin :
  • Growth Method: Flame Fusion

🌈🦄🍭 Rutile, a naturally occurring form of titanium dioxide (TiO2), is a mineral with significant industrial importance. Known for its high refractive index and opacity, rutile is extensively used in the production of pigments. These pigments are critical in providing whiteness and opacity to products like paints, coatings, plastics, papers, and inks, enhancing their aesthetic and protective properties. Beyond pigmentation, rutile's photostable and UV-resistant characteristics make it valuable in sunscreen formulations, where it acts as a physical barrier to harmful UV rays. In the world of metallurgy, rutile is a primary source of titanium, used to manufacture titanium metal and titanium alloys. These materials are prized for their strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance, finding applications in aerospace, military, and medical implants. Moreover, titanium dioxide's photocatalytic properties are harnessed in environmental applications, such as air and water purification systems, where it helps in breaking down pollutants. Rutile's diverse range of applications, from enhancing everyday consumer products to playing a role in advanced technology, underscores its versatility and importance in various industries.

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