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Betafite

Betafite is a mineral group in the pyrochlore supergroup, with the chemical formula (Ca, U)₂(Ti, Nb, Ta)₂O₆. Betafite typically occurs as a primary mineral in granite pegmatites, rarely in carbonatites. Wikipedia
Color: Brown, Black, Brownish green, Yellow, Greenish black
Crystal habit: Massive - Granular
Crystal system: Cubic
Formula (repeating unit): (Ca,U)2(Ti,Nb,Ta)2O6(OH)
Mohs scale hardness: 5 - 5.5