tantalite
IPA: tˈænʌɫaɪt
noun
- (mineralogy) A dark-brown mineral that is an ore of tantalum and niobium, of the chemical formula (Fe, Mn) Ta₂O₆.
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Examples of "tantalite" in Sentences
- Tantalite is black to brown in both color and streak.
- Petalite, Tantalite and tungsten ores are mined in the area.
- Columbite and tantalite are collectively known as coltan in Africa.
- Tantalite is largely found mixed with columbite in an ore called coltan.
- The mineral concentrates dominated by tantalum are referred to as tantalite.
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