Ixiolite

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Ixiolite

Ixiolite

(Ta,Mn,Nb)O₂

An oxide mineral with the consisting of tantalum (Ta), niobium (Nb) and tin (Sn) and often found in granitic pegmatites.

Properties

Chemical formula
(Ta,Mn,Nb)O₂
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Orthorhombic
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
Metallic
Luster
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Streak
—
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
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Fluorescence
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Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
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Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
4.DB.25
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Discredited mineral (D)
IMA symbol
—
Locality
🇫🇮 Kimito island
Type locality
—
Discovery year
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Etymology

Named after Ixion

Source: Wikidata

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