FOORDITE


Meaning of FOORDITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Sn++(Nb,Ta)2O6

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 444.54 gm)

Tantalum 20.35 % Ta

Niobium 31.35 % Nb

Tin 26.70 % Sn

Oxygen 21.59 % O

Empirical Formula:

SnNb1.5Ta0.5O6

IMA Status:

Approved IMA

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[???] Perfect

Color:

brownish yellow.

Density:

6.734

Diaphaniety:

Translucent

Hardness:

6 - Orthoclase

Luster:

Vitreous - Adamantine

Streak:

yellow white

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