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Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series

A solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
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About Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

A series between Columbite-(Mn) and Tantalite-(Mn)




Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
40235
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:40235:6

Similar NamesHide

CalamaiteA valid IMA mineral speciesNa2TiO(SO4)2 · 2H2O
CalamiteA synonym of Tremolite
ColimaiteA valid IMA mineral speciesK3VS4
ColomiteA synonym of Roscoelite
ColumbiteA synonym of 'Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series'
Columbite-(Fe)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredFe2+Nb2O6
Columbite-(Fe)-Tantalite-(Fe) SeriesA solid-solution series between two end-member minerals
Columbite-(Mg)A valid IMA mineral species(Mg,Fe,Mn)(Nb,Ta)2O6
Columbite-(Mn)A valid IMA mineral species - grandfatheredMn2+Nb2O6
KolumbiteA synonym of 'Columbite'
KolymiteA valid IMA mineral speciesCu7Hg6

Synonyms of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
7 photos of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with AlbiteNa(AlSi3O8)
5 photos of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with FluorapatiteCa5(PO4)3F
3 photos of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with 'Cleavelandite'Na(AlSi3O8)
2 photos of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with Cookeite(LiAl4◻)[AlSi3O10](OH)8
1 photo of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with Montmorillonite(Na,Ca)0.33(Al,Mg)2(Si4O10)(OH)2 · nH2O
1 photo of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with K Feldspar
1 photo of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with QuartzSiO2
1 photo of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with BerylBe3Al2(Si6O18)
1 photo of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with DanburiteCaB2Si2O8
1 photo of Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) Series associated with TourmalineAD3G6(T6O18)(BO3)3X3Z

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

References for Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

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Localities for Columbite-(Mn)-Tantalite-(Mn) SeriesHide

Showing 6 localities.

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Locality ListHide

- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Madagascar
 
  • Amoron'i Mania
    • Ambositra District
      • Sahatsiho Ambohimanjaka
Knut Edvard Larsen collection and photo
  • Vakinankaratra
    • Antsirabe II District
      • Ibity
        • Sahatany Valley
Knut Edvard Larsen (2023)
Knut Edvard Larsen collection # MM-2038
    • Betafo District
      • Anosiarivo Manapa
        • Antsentsindrano
Knut Edvard Larsen (2023)
USA
 
  • Connecticut
    • Middlesex County
      • Portland
        • Collins Hill
          • Strickland pegmatite
Former Richard Schooner collection.
  • Maine
    • Oxford County
      • Buckfield
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