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Ixiolite

A species of Minerals, Also known as Ixionolite, Kimito-tantalite

Ixiolite is an accessory oxide mineral found in granitic pegmatites. It is an oxide with the general chemical formula (Ta,Nb,Sn,Mn,Fe)4O8 or (Ta,Mn,Nb)O2.

Hardness:

6 - 6.5

Density:

7.39 g/cm³

General Info About Ixiolite

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Physical Properties of Ixiolite

Colors

Steel-grey, black

Hardness

6 - 6.5 , Hard

Density

7.39 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight

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Chemical Properties of Ixiolite

Formula

(Ta,Nb,Sn,Fe,Mn)₄O₈

Elements listed

Mn, Nb, O, Ta

Characteristics of Ixiolite

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Formation of Ixiolite

It was first described in 1857 for an occurrence at Skogsböle, Kimito Island, Finland. The name is for Ixion, the Greek mythological character related to Tantalus, as the mineral contains tantalum. Ixiolite is typically associated with feldspar, tapiolite, cassiterite, microlite, and rutile.

Composition of Ixiolite

Ixiolite was originally reported as crystallizing in the monoclinic crystal system. Detailed studies of the scandium, tin and titanium rich varieties indicate that they form crystals in the orthorhombic system whereas tungsten ixiolite is monoclinic.

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