Tantalite
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A partially euhedral, rounded, nugget-like specimen of the rare-earth species, tantalite, from the Picuris District of Taos County, New Mexico. The dark gray nugget has moderate luster. The Picuris District includes the Harding Pegmatite.
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SpeciesTantalite
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Dimensions2.4 x 1.6 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Taos County
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not 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
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