IMA mineral species
Tantalite-(Mg)
MgTa₂O₆
The magnesium rich end member of the mineral tantalite.
Properties
⚖ Density7.785 g/cm³
Very heavy
| Chemical formula | MgTa₂O₆ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Mg, Ta, O |
| Crystal system | Orthorhombic |
| Mohs hardness | — |
| Density | 7.785 g/cm³ |
| Streak | — |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Ttl-Mg |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 4.DB.35 |
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Learn more
- Tantalite-(Mg) on Mindat.org
- Wikidata item Q3980907 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)
IMA mineral species
Orthorhombic