About Tungstite
Hydrated tungsten oxide, typically yellow and earthy, an alteration product of tungsten minerals. It's associated with intellectual stimulation and manifestation.
Primary Hues
Yellow, Greenish-Yellow, Brownish-Yellow, often earthy or powdery as an alteration of tungsten minerals
Geological & Scientific Details
Tungstite is classified as a minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is WO3·H2O. Common crystal habits include earthy, pulverulent.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Minerals
- Chemical Formula: WO3·H2O
- IMA Symbol: Tgs[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 249.86 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Yellow, yellowish green/orange
- Crystal Habit: Earthy, pulverulent
- Cleavage: Perfect along [001], imperfect along [110]
- Luster: Resinous, pearly
- Streak: Yellow
- Diaphaneity: Transparent