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Mineral A

VS

Mineral B

Tantalaeschynite-(Y)

Tantalaeschynite-(Y)

Name

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Y(Ta,Ti,Nb)₂O₆

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Oxides & Hydroxides

Chemical class

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Orthorhombic

Crystal system

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5.5–6

Mohs hardness

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5.75–6.13

Specific gravity

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Pale yellowish brown

Streak

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Resinous

Luster

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Cleavage

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Space group

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Aeschynite

Structural group

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Taes-Y · Approved

IMA

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1969

Named in

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Brownish black to black; in thin section, yellow-orange; in reflected light

Typical colors

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Y · Ta · Ti · Nb · O

Elements

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