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Tantalite Meaning Properties And Powers
It is chemically similar to Columbite, so you may also see it called columbite-tantalite in some places. It is also known by two other names depending on the exact makeup of the stones. The more common one is the manganese rich type which is called manganotantalite or less commonly, the iron rich variety called ferrotantalite.