columbite

English - Turkish

Definition of columbite in English Turkish dictionary

kolumbit

kolumbit (fe-mn-ta-nb-oksit minerali)

English - English

Definition of columbite in English English dictionary

A black mineral that is a mixed iron and manganese niobate and tantalate, and is the main ore of niobium and tantalum

It is a niobate (or columbate) of iron and manganese, containing tantalate of iron; first found in New England

A mineral of a black color, submetallic luster, and high specific specific gravity

Related Terms

columbite-tantalite

a valuable black mineral combining niobite and tantalite; used in cell phones and computer chips

Hyphenation

co·lum·bite