Mindat Logo
Home Page Log In Message Board The Mindat Directory
Register Search Pages Chat Now! (10 online) Mindat Auctions

Tantalum

Formula:
Ta
System:Isometric
This page provides mineralogical data about Tantalum.

Classification of Tantalum

IMA status:Valid - first described prior to 1959 (pre-IMA) - "Grandfathered"
Dana 7th edition ID:1.1.37.1
mindat.org URL:http://www.mindat.org/min-7329.html
Please feel free to link to this page.

Physical Properties of Tantalum

Lustre:Metallic
Diaphaneity (Transparency):Opaque

Crystallography of Tantalum

Crystal System:Isometric

Optical Data of Tantalum

Type:Isotropic

Chemical Properties of Tantalum

Formula:
Ta
Essential elements:Ta
All elements listed in formula:Ta

Other Names for Tantalum

Other Languages:
German:Tantal
Japanese:自然タンタル
Russian:Тантал

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Tantalum

Reference List:Walther (1909), Nature: 81: 335.

von John (1910), Nature: 83: 398.

Palache, Charles, Harry Berman & Clifford Frondel (1944), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana Yale University 1837-1892, Volume I: Elements, Sulfides, Sulfosalts, Oxides. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 834pp.: 126.

American Mineralogist (1999): 84: 992-993.

Articles/Blogs about Tantalum

Internet Links for Tantalum

Search Engines:
  • Look for Tantalum on Google
  • Look for Tantalum images on Google
    • External Links:
  • Look for Tantalum on Webmineral
  • Look for Tantalum on Athena Mineralogy
  • Look for Tantalum on Wikipedia
  • Look for Tantalum on Mineralien Atlas
  • Raman and XRD data at RRUFF project
  • American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database
  • Search for Tantalum in the Natural History Museum (London) online catalogue
    • Mineral Dealers:
  • Mineral Classics - Worldwide Collector Quality Minerals and Gems
  • Buy fine minerals and gemstones from Pala International
  • Wright's Rock Shop - excellent mineral specimens since 1970
  • Fine Minerals from Dan Weinrich Minerals
  • Wendel Minerals - Auktion & Shop
  • Rare and Unusual minerals at Mineralogical Research Company
  • Buy minerals from Mineralium.com
  • High-end worldwide specimens & outstanding customer service
  • Buy Fine Minerals from mineralsweb.com
  • Fabre Minerals - search for Tantalum specimens
  • The Arkenstone - Fine Minerals
  • Find Tantalum on www.crystalclassics.co.uk
    • Jobs:
  • Mining & Geology Jobs

    • Page Sponsor

    Sponsorship:This page is currently not sponsored. Click here to sponsor this page.

    Localities for Tantalum

    (TL) indicates type locality. ? indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. All other localities listed without reference should be considered as uncertain and unproven until references can be found.
    Russia
     
    • Eastern-Siberian Region
      • Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia)
        • Daldyn-Alakit kimberlite field
          • Daldyn
    		[AmMin 84:993]
    • Far-Eastern Region
      • Primorskiy Kray
        • Khanka Lake
    		V.V. Seredin data; [AmMin 84:992]
    Mineral and/or Locality
    Google
     
    www.mindat.org Web
    Copyright © Jolyon & Ida Ralph 1993-2008. Site Map. Locality, mineral & photograph data are the copyright of the individuals who submitted them.Further information contact the Site hosted & developed by Jolyon Ralph. Mindat.org is an online information resource dedicated to providing free mineralogical information to all. Mindat relies on the contributions of hundreds of members and supporters. If you would like to add information to improve the quality of our database, then click here to register.