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Definition of Wolframite

1. Noun. A mineral consisting of iron and manganese tungstate in crystalline form; the principal ore of tungsten; found in quartz veins associated with granitic rocks.

Definition of Wolframite

1. n. Tungstate of iron and manganese, generally of a brownish or grayish black color, submetallic luster, and high specific gravity. It occurs in cleavable masses, and also crystallized. Called also wolfram.

2. n. Tungstate of iron and manganese, generally of a brownish or grayish black color, submetallic luster, and high specific gravity. It occurs in cleavable masses, and also crystallized. Called also wolfram.

Definition of Wolframite

1. Noun. (minerology) A mineral that consists of a tungstate of iron and manganese; (Fe,Mn)WO₄. ¹

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Definition of Wolframite

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Medical Definition of Wolframite

1. Tungstate of iron and manganese, generally of a brownish or grayish black colour, submetallic luster, and high specific gravity. It occurs in cleavable masses, and also crystallized. Synonym: wolfram. Origin: G, wolframit, wolfram; wolf wolf + rahm cream, soot; cf. G. Wolfsruss wolfram, lit, wolf's soot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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