Foordite

Formula:  Sn(Nb,Ta)2O6

Origin of name:  For Eugene E. Foord, American mineralogist

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Brownish yellow with greenish tint

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Luster:  Vitreous to adamantine

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Hardness:  6

Specific gravity:  6.734

Cleavage:  2; {100} perfect, {011} poor

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Comments:  Series with thoreaulite

 

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