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TitleStibiotantalite from Mesa Grande, California
DescriptionStibiotantalite, SbTaO is a rare mineral found with other tantalum minerals, generally in granitic pegmatites. It is generally dark brown, yellow brown or reddish brown. In this specimen (1 cm long), the stibiotantalite is vitreous, brownish tinged with violet, and shows semi-conchoidal fracture.
LocationUSA ▹ California. Near Mesa Grande.
PhotographerDarla Sondrol. 2001-02-23.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #583.
Key wordsstibiotantalite, California
Tech details189 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number164
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