Is rutile the same as titanium dioxide?

In order to obtain pure white titanium dioxide, a series of chemical processes are required. Titanium dioxide is an odorless and absorbent mineral. Due to its innate properties, it has several uses. The paint and cosmetic industries benefit greatly from this natural mineral. In cosmetics, titanium dioxide is used as a white pigment and sunscreen. 

Due to its high refractive index, rutile titanium dioxide is preferred for interference applications. It is also hard and chemically resistant. Natural rutile consists of 10% iron and traces of niobium and tantalum. "Rutile" comes from the Latin "rutilus", which means "red". When viewed in transmitted light, rutile exhibits a deep red color. Rutile has many important uses. On sandy beaches, if there is a large amount of rutile, it is an important part of the heavy mineral placer deposits. These sand ores are finally extracted to obtain the rutile mineral used in the production of refractory ceramics, titanium metal and pigments. Powdered rutile is used as a white pigment in paints, paper, plastics, food and other objects that require white. Nanoscale rutile particles are also used to effectively absorb UV light. With this property, the rutile blend creates a sunscreen and protects against skin damage. If rutile is present in the gemstone, the gemstone adds more value because rutile can produce an optical phenomenon called astral.