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Scheelite Group

Formula:
AXO
 
4


A group of tetragonal molybdates and tungstates with the general formula given above, where A = relatively large divalent cations (Ca, Pb), X = Mo, W.
A large number of synthetic scheelite-type compounds and derivatives of the scheelite structure are known.

Classification of Scheelite Group

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Chemical Properties of Scheelite Group

Formula:
AXO
 
4

Relationship of Scheelite Group to other Species

Minerals in Group:
Powellite:
Ca[MoO
 
4
]
Raspite:
PbWO
 
4
Scheelite:
Ca[WO
 
4
]
Stolzite:
Pb[WO
 
4
]
Wulfenite:
Pb[MoO
 
4
]

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

References for Scheelite Group

Reference List:Palache, C., Berman, H., & Frondel, C. (1951), The System of Mineralogy of James Dwight Dana and Edward Salisbury Dana, Yale University 1837-1892, Volume II. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 7th edition, revised and enlarged, 1124 pp.: 1073-1074.

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