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Coltan

earth science Maturity 11-13

Coltan is a dark rock.

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Ferrocolumbite-Manganotantalite-rh3-36a.jpg
It is found in the ground. We use it to make phones. It also helps make computers work. This rock helps us stay connected. Do you use a phone?

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