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Tantalite-(Mn)

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A sharp, lustrous, gray to reddish-brown manganotantalite twin from Alto Ligonha, Mozambique. Twins are uncommon from Alto Ligonha and this one has excellent, classic form. Very highly representative of this rare oxide species and locale. Ex. Mijer Collection.

Product details

SpeciesTantalite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.0 x 1.9 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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high-tantalum mineral (Fe/Mn) forming stout, black prismatic crystals in granitic pegmatites; rare display crystals on matrix with associations.
Regional guide
Tantalite from Alto Ligonha Pegmatite Field
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