Tantalite - Wikipedia
The mineral group tantalite [ (Fe, Mn) Ta 2 O 6] is the primary source of the chemical element tantalum, a corrosion (heat and acid) resistant metal. It is chemically similar to columbite, and the two are often grouped together as a semi-singular mineral called coltan or "columbite-tantalite" in many mineral guides.
Tantalite: The mineral columbite-tantalite information and pictures
Tantalite is the tantalum-rich member, and Columbite is the niobium-rich member. Tantalite is named after its tantalum content, and, together with Columbite, are the most important minerals containing the rare element tantalum.
Tantalite | mineral | Britannica
tantalite, tantalum-rich variety of the mineral columbite (q.v.) with the chemical formula (Fe,Mn) (Ta,Nb) 2 O 6. Tantalite is the principal ore of the metal tantalum.
Tantalite-(Fe): Mineral information, data and localities. - mindat.org
From ferrous iron content and the Greek mythological Tantalus, for the difficulty of dissolving the mineral. The original material with Fe>Mn was called Tantalite, subsequent name changes recognized the compositional variability of the series.
Tantalite Gem: Properties, Meanings, Value & More
2024年11月11日 · Tantalite is a group of red, brown, or black minerals containing the rare and valuable element tantalum. Discover the uses, history, prices, and properties of tantalite gemstones in this guide!
Tantalite Meaning, Uses, and Benefits - Crystal Digest
Tantalite is a healing crystal that has many benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. It boosts energy levels, increases vitality, and promotes overall health. In addition, Tantalite is said to improve mental clarity and focus, while also helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
Tantalite - Wikiwand
The mineral group tantalite [ (Fe, Mn) Ta 2 O 6] is the primary source of the chemical element tantalum, a corrosion (heat and acid) resistant metal. It is chemically similar to columbite, and the two are often grouped together as a semi-singular mineral called coltan or "columbite-tantalite" in many mineral guides.
Coltan - Wikipedia
Coltan (short for columbite–tantalites and known industrially as tantalite) is a dull black metallic ore from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted. The niobium-dominant mineral in coltan is columbite (after niobium's original American name columbium), and the tantalum-dominant mineral is tantalite. [1]
Mineral Resource of the Month: Tantalum - EARTH Magazine
2018年6月14日 · Tantalum — a rare, blue-gray, very hard transition metal — was discovered in 1801 or 1802. However, extensive use of the metal did not begin until 1940, when it became an important material for capacitors used in electronics. Tantalum is …
Tantalite - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
These authors demonstrated that (1) tantalite (a Ta-bearing orthorhombic oxide) was an early saturating, magmatic phase, (2) the silicate melt had a low viscosity, and (3) the magmatic fluid contained up to 70 mol% CO 2.