General Information:
Chemical Formula:
Li(Ta,Nb)3O8
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 611.75 gm)
Lithium 1.13 % Li
Tantalum 66.55 % Ta
Niobium 11.39 % Nb
Oxygen 20.92 % O
Empirical Formula:
LiTa2.25Nb0.75O8
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
None
Color:
colorless or pink.
Density:
7
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Hardness:
6-6.5 - Orthoclase-Pyrite
Luster:
Adamantine
Streak:
white
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