Niobite (Noun)
Meaning
A black mineral that is an ore of niobium and tantalum.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The sample extracted from the mine was identified as a rare example of the mineral niobite.
- Niobite is often found in association with other rare minerals such as microlite and fergusonite.
- The geologist carefully extracted a sample of niobite from the rock face using a specialized tool.
- Niobite deposits are typically found in pegmatites, which are coarse-grained igneous rocks.
- The analysis of the niobite sample revealed a high concentration of niobium and tantalum.