Formula: Ta
Origin of name: from Greek, Tantalos = father of Niobe
Crystal system: Cubic/Isometric
Crystal class: 4/m 3 2/m
Twinning:
Unit cell: a = 3.3058
Colour: Grayish yellow
Diaphaneity: Opaque
Luster: Metallic
Habit: Granular
Hardness:
Specific gravity: 16.63 (calculated)
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