Simpsonite with Tantalite-(Mn)
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A large, well-formed, orange-yellow, lustrous crystal of simpsonite accented by a 2mm, euhedral, dark red, tantalite-(Mn) crystal along a terminal edge. The simpsonite crystal measures 13x13x14mm and is locally translucent. This is a large, colorful and very showy specimen for the species adorned with a nice, compact tantalite-(Mn) crystal as an accessory. Ex. Paulo Matioli collection.
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SpeciesTantalite
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Dimensions1.3 x 1.2 x 1.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Rio Grande do Norte, Equador
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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