scheelite

/ˈʃiːlaɪt/
noun
  1. A white, yellow, or brown mineral that is a source of tungsten.
    • Miners extract scheelite to obtain tungsten for industrial use.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful crystal of scheelite under UV light.
    • Scheelite is often found in granite and quartz veins.
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