sphalerite
 |
Sphalerite
Credit: Mineral Information Institute
|
Also known as zinc blende, the low-temperature (β) form of zinc sulfide (ZnS); the chief ore of zinc, occurring worldwide with galena. Sphalerite forms lustrous crystals of the isomeric system, white when pure, but usually brown to black with iron impurity.
Related category
GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE
Also on this site:
Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History
Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site)
BACK TO TOP
|