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betafite
An isometric mineral, (Ca,Na,U)2(Ti,Nb,Ta)2O6(OH); pyrochlore group; forms a series with pyrochlore; name assigned to members of the series having uranium greater than 15%; radioactive; in granitic pegmatites. Compare: uranpyrochlore
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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