Properties
⚖ Density14.371 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | TaC |
|---|---|
| Elements | Ta, C |
| Crystal system | Cubic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 14.371 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Tcb |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 1.BA.20 |
“—” 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
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Learn more
- Tantalcarbide on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q3980906 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Cubic
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