IMA mineral species

Jedwabite

Fe₇Ta₃

Mineral, iron alloy.

Properties

Chemical formulaFe₇Ta₃
ElementsFe, Ta
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness6.5
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolJed
Nickel–Strunz class1.AE.25

“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Avrorinskii placer, Aktai river, Baranchinsky massif, Russia

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Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.