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Columbite
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What's The Definition Of Columbite?
[n] a black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum
Synonyms | Synonyms for Columbite: niobite Related Terms | Find terms related to Columbite: See Also | atomic number 41 | atomic number 73 | mineral | Nb | niobium | Ta | tantalum Columbite In Webster's Dictionary \Co*lum"bite\, n. [Cf. F. colombite. See {Columbium}.]
(Min.)
A mineral of a black color, submetallic luster, and high
specific specific gravity. It is a niobate (or columbate) of
iron and manganese, containing tantalate of iron; -- first
found in New England.
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