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Tantalite-(Mn) from Nuristan, Afghanistan

 
Tantalite-(Mn) from Nuristan, Afghanistan

Tantalite-(Mn) from Nuristan, Afghanistan

Tantalite-(Mn) from Nuristan, Afghanistan

Tantalite-(Mn) from Nuristan, Afghanistan

DESCRIPTION:No. 78915
Mineral:Tantalite-(Mn)
Locality:Nuristan, Afghanistan
Description:Lustrous translucent red partial crystals of tantalite-(Mn), previously known as manganotantalite. The tantalite crystals are lath-like form, in aggregates of parallel crystals, with remnants of light-colored matrix in some surfaces. Collected ca. 1990. Weight: 15.6 grams
Overall Size:20x18x10 mm
Crystals:20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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