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Manganotantalite
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Manganotantalite, a very rare collector's
gem with a high dispersion, is the manganese rich variety of Tantalite.
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It was first discovered in the town of Uto, Sweden in 1887, and named
for its chemical composition, Manganiferous Tantalite.
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Manganotantalite is brownish-red in color and is found in the U.S.A.,
Brazil, Sweden and Pakistan.
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