scheelite

/ˈʃɛliːtaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, calcium tungstate (CaWO4), that is an ore of tungsten, often found in skarns and hydrothermal veins.

“The geologists identified scheelite as the primary source of tungsten in the region.”

Synonyms

  • calcium tungstate
  • tungstate

Antonyms

  • apatite
  • silicate