A rare mineral consisting of a compound of iron and tungsten oxides.
Compound of 'ferri-' (iron) and 'tungstite' (a tungsten oxide mineral, from 'tung' in Swedish and '-site' meaning mineral). Named in the 20th century when it was identified as a distinct mineral species.
Ferritungstite is one of those mineral names that sounds like fantasy—it literally combines iron and tungsten, two incredibly dense and strong metals! Tungsten is so strong it's used in rocket nozzles and tank armor, so even its oxide minerals are pretty special.
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