Rynersonite

Rynersonite (Ca(Ta,Nb)₂O₆) is an oxide mineral. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system. It is dull, translucent mineral, fibrous in nature. Usually off-white to pale pink in color. It occurs in granitic pegmatites and was first described for an occurrence in San Diego County, California in 1978.^[1][2][3]

CategoryMinerals

Formula(Ca(Ta,Nb)₂O₆)

ColorOff-white, pale pink

LusterDull

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Rynersonite
A close up picture of the crystalized mineral.
General
Category	Minerals
Formula	(Ca(Ta,Nb)2O6)
Identification
Color	Off-white, pale pink
Luster	Dull

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Besides the San Diego, California area, Rynersonite is also found in Colorado and Kampala, Uganda.