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Tungsten
Tungsten
Name
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W
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Native Elements
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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7.5
Mohs hardness
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19.226
Specific gravity
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Gray
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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None
Cleavage
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Im3m
Space group
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Iron
Structural group
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W · Approved
IMA
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2011
Named in
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Silver white to steel gray, white with a pale yellow tint in reflected light
Typical colors
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W
Elements
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