ID: 67840927
Wolframite - China - 1982
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This postage stamp from 1982 bears the inscription “Wolframite” and “中国人民邮政” (China People’s Post). Wolframite is a mineral and the primary ore for extracting tungsten. It is an iron-manganese tungstate mineral wit ... Read More
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- China
- Condition
- Unused
- Stamp Format
- Single
Item Description
This postage stamp from 1982 bears the inscription “Wolframite” and “中国人民邮政” (China People’s Post).Wolframite is a mineral and the primary ore for extracting tungsten. It is an iron-manganese tungstate mineral with the chemical formula (Fe,Mn)WO4. Wolframite is a solid solution series between the minerals ferberite and hübnerite, belonging to the wolframite group.
Tungsten, a metal derived from wolframite, is known for its extremely high melting point and high density, comparable to that of gold. It is used in various industrial applications, including filaments in light bulbs, high-temperature components, and as a lead substitute in fishing weights.
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