ˈrüˌtēl, -tīl noun
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Etymology: German rutil, from Latin rutilis red — more at rutilant
1. : a mineral TiO 2 that consists of titanium dioxide, is trimorphous with anatase and brookite, is usually of a reddish brown color but when deep red or black is sometimes cut into a gem, has a brilliant metallic or adamantine luster, occurs in tetragonal crystals which are commonly prismatic with striations and often geniculate as a result of twinning or occasionally occurs massive, and usually contains a little iron
2. : a synthetic gem in any of several colors and of the same composition as rutile that because of its dispersion and refractive power rivals the diamond in beauty