wolframite

noun

wolframite

noun

Etymology From German Wolframit, from Wolfram (“tungsten”). By surface analysis, wolfram + -ite.

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO₄; it is one of the principal ores for tungsten.

Derived terms: manganowolframite

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