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Coltan is an ore formed of columbite and tantalite and occurs in igneous rocks.

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Is coltan an element?

Coltan is not an element on the Periodic Table. Coltan is a mineral from which niobium and tantalum are extracted from.


How does conflict affect people?

if you have a mobile phone hen it is likely that you are linked to the conflict in the democratize republic of congo. the DCR is rich in coltan , a mineral which is used to make mobile phones.as mobile phone has increased, so the coltan has become more valuable. the people who have the coltan have the power and money made from the sale of coltan is used to buy more weapons .


How does conflict affect the people?

if you have a mobile phone hen it is likely that you are linked to the conflict in the democratize republic of congo. the DCR is rich in coltan , a mineral which is used to make mobile phones.as mobile phone has increased, so the coltan has become more valuable. the people who have the coltan have the power and money made from the sale of coltan is used to buy more weapons .


Is iPad made out of mineral?

Tantalum, coltan, tungsten, gold, silver, tin, copper, germanium and more


What mineral resources republic democratic of Congo has?

Democratic Republic of the Congo has gold, coltan, copper, cobalt, tin, manganese, lead, and zinc.


Where is coltan mined?

Coltan is mined in Eastern parts of Congo and Central Africa


Did Coltan Hogan ever go to Alcatraz?

Yes he was sentenced to life inprisonment but escaped -Coltan Hogan


Do you sell coltan?

yes


What is the rare mineral used in cell phones?

Quartz, tin, copper, silver, aluminum, sulfur, sphalerite . . . probably more.


Why is coltan important?

it just is Coltan is needed in many (mostly all) technical devices: mobile phones, laptops, computers etc. Without coltan none of these would be able to connect (or work) However it has disadvantages


What is good about coltan?

Coltan is used in other things besides phones, like hearing aids and pacemakers Coltan, or Tantalite is an ore mined in the DR Congo, (among other places) and is alleged to be the cause of war and unrest there.


Is there solutions of less coltan mining?

yes