Compare Minerals

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Mineral A

Mineral B

Tantalite-(Mn)

Name

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Mn²⁺Ta₂O₆

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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Mohs hardness

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6.65–8

Specific gravity

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Red, scarlet to black

Streak

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Submetallic to vitreous

Luster

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[{100}, distinct; {010}, less distinct.]

Cleavage

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Pbcn

Space group

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Columbite

Structural group

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Ttl-Mn · Approved

IMA

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1877

Named in

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Pink to nearly colorless, or reddish brown to black; colorless, reddish brown to red in transmitted light

Typical colors

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Mn · Ta · O

Elements

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