Simpsonite

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Simpsonite

Simpsonite

Al₄Ta₃O₁₃(OH)

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Al₄Ta₃O₁₃(OH)
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Trigonal
Hardness (Mohs)
—
Color
White
Luster
—
Streak
White
Density
—
Cleavage
—
Fracture
—
Tenacity
—
Crystal habit
—
Transparency
—
Space group
—
Fluorescence
—
Magnetism
—
Radioactivity
—
Refractive index
—
Optical character
—
Birefringence
—
Pleochroism
—
Strunz classification
4.DC.10
Dana classification
—
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Spn
Locality
—
Type locality
—
Discovery year
—

Etymology

Named after Edward Sydney Simpson

Source: Wikidata

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