IMA mineral species

Tantalite-(Mn)

Mn²⁺Ta₂O₆

Manganese end member of the mineral tantalite.

Tantalite-(Mn) specimen
Manganotantalite-tt49a.jpg · Wikimedia Commons (see file page for author & license)

Properties

Chemical formulaMn²⁺Ta₂O₆
ElementsMn, Ta, O
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
Mohs hardness—
Density—
Streak—
Color—
IMA symbolTtl-Mn
Nickel–Strunz class4.DB.35

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

🌍 Where it's found

Type locality (where it was first described): Utö nature reserve, Sweden

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