COLUMBITES

Noun

columbites

plural of columbite

Source: Wiktionary


COLUMBITE

Co*lum"bite, n. Etym: [Cf. F. colombite. See Columbium.] (Min.)

Definition: A mineral of a black color, submetallic luster, and high specific specific gravity. It is a niobate (or columbate) of iron and manganese, containing tantalate of iron; -- first found in New England.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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