Rutile vs Linarite
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Rutile
Rutile is a naturally occurring oxide mineral composed mainly of titanium dioxide (TiO2). Its tetragonal crystals are commonly reddish-brown or yellow-brown and have a very high refractive index, strong birefringence, and notable dispersion. Fine rutile needles in quartz and other gems can create chatoyancy or asterism when aligned, and rutilated quartz is a recognized collector and gem material....
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Linarite
Linarite is a lead-copper sulfate hydroxide mineral with the chemical formula PbCuSO4(OH)2. It forms as a secondary mineral in the oxidized zones of lead and copper ore deposits, where it commonly appears as deep blue to azure prismatic or tabular crystals and sometimes as crusts or coatings. Because it is rare and relatively delicate, linarite is chiefly collected as a mineral specimen rather tha...
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