Tungstite
A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered
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About Tungstite
Formula:
WO3 · H2O
Colour:
Yellow, yellow-green, golden-yellow; yellow in transmitted light
Lustre:
Resinous, Pearly
Hardness:
2½
Specific Gravity:
5.517
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Name:
The name reflects its tungsten content.
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
4054
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:4054:5
GUID
(UUID V4):
(UUID V4):
7e180214-e37d-4ff6-986e-613cc3787751
IMA Classification of Tungstite
Approved, 'Grandfathered' (first described prior to 1959)
Classification of Tungstite
4.FJ.10
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
J : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); corner-sharing octahedra
4 : OXIDES (Hydroxides, V[5,6] vanadates, arsenites, antimonites, bismuthites, sulfites, selenites, tellurites, iodates)
F : Hydroxides (without V or U)
J : Hydroxides with H2O +- (OH); corner-sharing octahedra
4.5.2.1
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
5 : AX3
4 : SIMPLE OXIDES
5 : AX3
7.15.5
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
15 : Oxides of Mo and W
7 : Oxides and Hydroxides
15 : Oxides of Mo and W
Mineral Symbols
As of 2021 there are now IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols (abbreviations) for each mineral species, useful for tables and diagrams.
| Symbol | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Tgs | IMA–CNMNC | Warr, L.N. (2021). IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols. Mineralogical Magazine, 85(3), 291-320. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43 |
Pronunciation of Tungstite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Physical Properties of Tungstite
Resinous, Pearly
Transparency:
Transparent
Comment:
pearly on cleavages.
Colour:
Yellow, yellow-green, golden-yellow; yellow in transmitted light
Hardness:
2½ on Mohs scale
Cleavage:
Perfect
{001} perfect; {110} imperfect
{001} perfect; {110} imperfect
Density:
5.517 g/cm3 (Measured) 5.78 g/cm3 (Calculated)
Optical Data of Tungstite
Type:
Biaxial (-)
RI values:
nα = 2.090(2) nβ = 2.240(2) nγ = 2.260(2)
2V:
Measured: 26° to 27°
Max Birefringence:
δ = 0.170
Image shows birefringence interference colour range (at 30µm thickness)
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
and does not take into account mineral colouration.
Surface Relief:
Very High
Dispersion:
r < v extreme
Pleochroism:
Visible
Comments:
X = colorless; Y = Z = deep yellow.
Chemistry of Tungstite
Mindat Formula:
WO3 · H2O
Elements listed:
Crystallography of Tungstite
Crystal System:
Orthorhombic
Class (H-M):
mmm (2/m 2/m 2/m) - Dipyramidal
Cell Parameters:
a = 5.249(2) Å, b = 10.711(5) Å, c = 5.133(2) Å
Ratio:
a:b:c = 0.49 : 1 : 0.479
Unit Cell V:
288.59 ų (Calculated from Unit Cell)
Z:
4
Morphology:
Massive, powdery to earthy and as microscopic platy crystals.
Comment:
Space Group: Pmnb.
Crystal Structure
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Data courtesy of the American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database. Click on an AMCSD ID to view structure
| ID | Species | Reference | Link | Year | Locality | Pressure (GPa) | Temp (K) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0005199 | Tungstite | Szymanski J T, Roberts A C (1984) The crystal structure of tungstite, WO3.H2O The Canadian Mineralogist 22 681-688 |  | 1984 | 0 | 293 |
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X-Ray Powder Diffraction
Powder Diffraction Data:
| d-spacing | Intensity |
|---|---|
| 5.36 Å | (80) |
| 3.463 Å | (100) |
| 2.616 Å | (40) |
| 2.556 Å | (50) |
| 1.851 Å | (40) |
| 1.731 Å | (45) |
| 1.634 Å | (40) |
Geological Environment
Paragenetic Mode(s):
| Paragenetic Mode | Earliest Age (Ga) |
|---|---|
| Stage 7: Great Oxidation Event | <2.4 |
| 47a : [Near-surface hydration of prior minerals] |
Type Occurrence of Tungstite
Synonyms of Tungstite
Other Language Names for Tungstite
Common Associates
Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
| 24 photos of Tungstite associated with Ferberite | FeWO4 |
| 19 photos of Tungstite associated with Hydrotungstite | WO3 · 2H2O |
| 12 photos of Tungstite associated with Quartz | SiO2 |
| 6 photos of Tungstite associated with Hübnerite | MnWO4 |
| 3 photos of Tungstite associated with Pharmacosiderite | KFe3+4(AsO4)3(OH)4 · 6-7H2O |
| 3 photos of Tungstite associated with Hydrokenoelsmoreite | ◻2W2O6(H2O) |
| 2 photos of Tungstite associated with Stolzite | Pb(WO4) |
| 2 photos of Tungstite associated with Wolframite Group | |
| 2 photos of Tungstite associated with Scorodite | Fe3+AsO4 · 2H2O |
| 1 photo of Tungstite associated with Calcite | CaCO3 |
Related Minerals - Strunz-mindat Grouping
| 4.FJ. | Raydemarkite | MoO3 · H2O |
| 4.FJ.05 | Meymacite | WO3 · 2H2O |
| 4.FJ.05 | Sidwillite | MoO3 · 2H2O |
| 4.FJ.15 | Hydrotungstite | WO3 · 2H2O |
| 4.FJ.15 | Ilsemannite | Mo3O8 · nH2O |
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Tungstite
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References for Tungstite
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Localities for Tungstite
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The Locality List
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ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
Argentina | |
| Collection of Juan Carlos Lodovichi |
| Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry +1 other reference | |
| Raúl Jorge Tauber Larry |
Australia | |
| Dieter Mylius collection - fluorite ... |
| Ryan (1961) |
| Ryan (1961) | |
| Vera Munro-Smith (2006) |
| Wheeler (2017) |
| www.crocoite.com (2002) |
| Bottrill +1 other reference |
Bolivia | |
| Alfredo Petrov field observations |
| Collection of Dr. Jaroslav Hyrsl. | |
| RAMAN confirmation by Joy Desor |
| Mineralogical Record: 32: 468. +2 other references |
| - (1998) |
| Salomon Rivas and Federico Ahlfeld (1998) |
| Carl Davis collection |
| Federico Ahlfeld y Jorge Muñoz Reyes (1955) |
| |
| Kerr et al. (1944) |
| Wilson (2001) |
| Petrov et al. (2001) | |
| Petrov et al. (2006) |
| Wilson (2001) |
Bulgaria | |
| Marcus Vau Collection +1 other reference |
Canada | |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
| Dana 7:I:606. |
| Peatfield (n.d.) |
| Montgomery (n.d.) |
| Montgomery (n.d.) | |
| Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database |
| Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History ... |
| Nova Scotia Mineral Occurrence Database |
China | |
| Jiajing Zhang et al. (2008) |
| Duifu Liu and Yufeng Chen (2005) |
| Chunlian Xiao (2008) |
| Qian Wang et al. (2002) |
| Yirang Chen (1981) |
| Weixiang Zeng (1990) |
| Jianyan Li (1989) |
| Zhiping Li (1998) |
| Yingchen Ren et al. (1986) |
| Shaofeng Wang (1991) |
| Shigui Zhang (1977) |
| Chenghua Zhang and Guodong Ji (1983) |
| Peters (2002) |
| Liangsheng Ge et al. (2006) +1 other reference |
| Shufeng Huang et al. (2011) |
| Chengyou Feng et al. (2013) |
| Huliang Xiao et al. (2003) |
| Bugao Xue (2003) |
Czech Republic | |
| Breiter K. et al.: Mineralizace cínu |
Europe | |
| Lapis 17 (2) |
France | |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| Robin Fialip 2014 |
| Chollet Pascal collection - gift from ... |
| Pillard F. et al. (1985) |
| Chauris (2014) |
| Boisson (1988) |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
| La minéralogie. Béryl Limousin +1 other reference | |
| Queneau (n.d.) +1 other reference |
| Queneau (n.d.) |
Germany | |
| |
| Wittern (2001) |
Italy | |
| Piccoli et al. (2007) |
| Piccoli et al. (2007) |
| Stara et al. (1996) |
Japan | |
| Masutomi Museum specimens |
| Uehara et al. (2014) |
Kazakhstan | |
| Zimanovskaya et al. (2022) |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
| Laznicka (2010) |
| Evseev (1995) | |
Madagascar | |
| Behier (1963) |
Mauritania | |
| Marsh et al. (2015) |
Mexico | |
| Panczner (1987) |
| Trafford and Flynn Minerals |
| Panczner (1987) |
Namibia | |
| Jahn et al. (2006) +1 other reference |
| Niedermayr (2001) |
New Zealand | |
| Museum Victoria Collection Ref. No. ... |
| Pirajno et al. (1985) |
Peru | |
| collections of Rock Currier +1 other reference |
Portugal | |
| Bussink (1984) |
| Alexandre Pedroso collection May 2014 |
| Nuno Afonso collection |
| Bull. Minéral. |
| |
| Erik Vercammen collection and field observations (1992) |
| Identified in Rebentão Mine |
| |
| Bello |
| |
Russia | |
| Potseluev et al. (2006) |
| Rogov et al. (2023) |
| Rogov et al. (2023) | |
| Pavel.M. Kartashov (n.d.) |
| Alekseev et al. (2015) | |
| Silyanov et al. (2021) |
| Okrugin et al. (2023) |
| Kasatkin et al. (2014) |
| Eremin et al. (2023) |
| Eremin et al. (2014) |
Rwanda | |
| Jedwab et al. (1979) +1 other reference |
| - (1998) |
Slovakia | |
| Martin Števko-unpublished |
| Števko M. et al. (Slovenská republika) |
| Števko M. et al. (2017) | |
South Africa | |
| Cairncross et al. (1995) |
| Malcolm Southwood (2002) | |
UK | |
| Rudler (1905) |
| Stanley et al. (1991) |
| Greg et al. (1858) +8 other references |
USA | |
| Wilson (1941) +2 other references |
| Anthony et al. (1995) |
| Bradley (1943) +1 other reference |
| Bradley (1941) +1 other reference |
| Tucker (1941) +1 other reference | |
| Pemberton (1983) |
| Van Nostrand Reinholt Press: 339. +2 other references |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Luetcke (n.d.) |
| Eckel et al. (1997) |
| Silliman (1822a) +4 other references |
| Silliman (1822a) +1 other reference |
| J. Zolan Collec. | |
| Ream (1995) |
| Dana 6:1084. |
| Chris Tucker and John Betts specimens. +1 other reference |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| NBMG Bull 99B Geology and Mineral ... |
| Castor et al. (2004) | |
| Castor et al. (2004) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) |
| Northrop et al. (1996) | |
| USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference | |
| USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference |
| USGS Bull 945C +1 other reference | |
| Pough |
| Roberts et al. (1965) |
| Roberts et al. (1965) |
| Rocks & Minerals 83:1 pp 52-62 |
| Dietrich (1990) |
| Dietrich (1990) | |
| Dietrich (1990) | |
| Valentine et al. (1960) +1 other reference |
| Valentine et al. (1960) +2 other references |
| Cannon (1975) |
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