A rare mineral containing calcium and tungsten, combining these elements in its chemical structure.
Compound: 'calcio-' (calcium) + 'scheelite' (calcium tungstate mineral). Named after K.W. Scheele, and uses the -ite suffix (mineral designation).
Scheelite is the primary ore of tungsten, a metal so heat-resistant it's used in lightbulb filaments and jet engines—calcioscheelite is a geological treasure hunt for materials that power modern technology.
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