General Information:
Chemical Formula:
YTaO4
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 333.85 gm)
Yttrium 26.63 % Y
Tantalum 54.20 % Ta
Oxygen 19.17 % O
Empirical Formula:
YTaO4
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1987
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[111] Indistinct
Color:
brownish black or black.
Density:
7.03
Diaphaniety:
Subtranslucent to Opaque
Hardness:
5.5-6.5
Luster:
Vitreous - Metallic
Streak:
brown
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