Wolframite vs. Tungsten

Wolframite vs. Tungsten — Is There a Difference?
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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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