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Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite)
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This page provides information about the commodity Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) in mineral resources and mining.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
52644
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:52644:3
Other Commodities associated with Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) *
| Commodity | Associated Localities | Total Localities | % Association (commodity) | % Association (Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beryllium | 31 | 804 | 3.86% of all Beryllium deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 49.21% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Beryllium. |
| Gemstones | 14 | 1,613 | 0.87% of all Gemstones deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 22.22% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Gemstones. |
| Feldspar | 11 | 1,678 | 0.66% of all Feldspar deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 17.46% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Feldspar. |
| Rare Earths | 11 | 759 | 1.45% of all Rare Earths deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 17.46% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Rare Earths. |
| Niobium (Columbium) | 9 | 396 | 2.27% of all Niobium (Columbium) deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 14.29% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Niobium (Columbium). |
| Tin | 9 | 1,889 | 0.48% of all Tin deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 14.29% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Tin. |
| Mineral specimens | 8 | 871 | 0.92% of all Mineral specimens deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 12.70% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Mineral specimens. |
| Lithium | 8 | 558 | 1.43% of all Lithium deposits have Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite). | 12.70% of all Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite) deposits have Lithium. |
Ores of Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite)
Common ore minerals of Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite):
| Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series | A petrological term for Columbite-(Fe)-Columbite-(Mn) Series. |
| Tantalite | (Mn,Fe)(Ta,Nb)2O6 |
Sub-types of Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite)
| Niobium (Columbium) | |
| Tantalum | Tantalum and niobium are often found together. |
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Deposits of Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite)
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