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A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.

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  1. n. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute.
  2. n. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
  3. 1. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute. 2. (Min.) A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
  4. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals orrocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.
  5. n. A rare mineral of resinous luster and high specific gravity. It is a tantalate of calcium, and occurs in octahedral crystals usually very minute. n. A minute inclosed crystal, often observed when minerals or rocks are examined in thin sections under the microscope.