IMA mineral species

Simpsonite

Al₄Ta₃O₁₃(OH)

Oxide mineral.

YellowBrownWhite & Clear

Simpsonite specimen
Simpsonite-154999.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaAl₄Ta₃O₁₃(OH)
ElementsAl, Ta, O, H
Crystal systemTrigonal
Mohs hardness7.5
Density—
Streakwhite
Color—
IMA symbolSpn
Nickel–Strunz class4.DC.10

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