Magnetite vs Sphalerite
| Property | Magnetite | Sphalerite |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | Fe3O4 | ZnS |
| Crystal System | Cubic (Isometric) | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineral Class | 04 Oxides and Hydroxides | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohs Hardness | 5.5-6.5 | 3.5-4.0 |
| Color | Black | Yellow, brown, black, red, green |
| Luster | Metallic | Adamantine |
| Streak | Black | White to yellow-brown |
| Transparency | Opaque | Translucent |
| Cleavage | None | Perfect dodecahedral {110} |
| Fracture | Conchoidal to uneven | Conchoidal |