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Columbite

Columbite Meaning & Definition
Columbite Definition And Meaning

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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