Wolframite vs. Tungsten
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Difference Between Wolframite and Tungsten
Wolframitenoun
(mineral) A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO4.
Tungstennoun
A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.
Wolframitenoun
a mineral consisting of iron-manganese tungstate in crystalline form; the principal ore of tungsten; found in quartz veins associated with granitic rocks
Tungstennoun
A light bulb containing tungsten.
Tungstennoun
scheelite, calcium tungstate
Tungstennoun
a heavy gray-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
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