About Tantalite
The tantalum-dominant members (iron or manganese specific) of the Columbite-Tantalite series. These are black, dense minerals used as ores of tantalum. They are strong grounding stones promoting focus, determination, and repelling negativity.
Primary Hues
Iron-Black, Brownish-Black, Reddish-Brown, often with a submetallic luster
Geological & Scientific Details
Tantalite is classified as a oxide minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is (Fe,Mn)Ta2O6.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide minerals
- Chemical Formula: (Fe,Mn)Ta2O6
- IMA Symbol: Ttl[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Predominant Geological Color: Dark black, iron-black to dark brown, reddish brown
- Cleavage: Good in one direction
- Luster: Submetallic to almost resinous
- Streak: Brownish-red to black
Associated Minerals
- Columbite
- Columbite-(Fe)
- Columbite-(Mn)
- Columbite-(Mg)
- Microlite
- Tapiolite
- Cassiterite
- Albite
- Lepidolite
- Tourmaline
- Beryl