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Tantalite

Description

Tantalite is a mineral consisting of a dark black or brown material with a metallic luster. It is a primary source of tantalum, a rare element widely used in electronics and high-tech industries due to its exceptional heat and corrosion resistance.

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Sense 1

Noun: A black or brown mineral, found mainly in granite pegmatites, occurring as prismatic crystals and typically containing tantalum and other elements.

Example sentence: The tantalite deposits in this region contain significant amounts of tantalum, making it an important resource for the electronics industry.

Sense 2

Noun: Any of several similar minerals that may contain tantalum and other elements and are often used as a substitute for tantalite.

Example sentence: The geologists discovered a tantalite-like mineral with high tantalum content, providing an alternative source for the rare element.

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