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Tantalite-(Mn)

#BN46277

Tantalite-(Mn)

#BN46277
Availability
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Size
3.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm - Miniature 
Formula
Mn2+Ta2O6 (RRUFF)
Locality
Morefield mine, Amelia Co., Virginia, United States

A black single crystal showing several faces.

Tantalite-(Mn)

Formula
Mn2+Ta2O6 
Crystal System
Orthorhombic 
Crystal Habit
Crystalline - Fine, Massive - Granular, Disseminated 
Cleavage
Imperfect, None, None 
Luster
Sub Metallic 
Color
black, brown 
Streak
brown 
Class
Orthorhombic - Dipyramidal 
Fracture
Brittle - Uneven 
Hardness
6-6.5 

Data courtesy of Webmineral.

Collection
Dr. Buford L. Nichols Collection

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