Sphalerite
ZnS
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Sphalerite is the principal ore of zinc and one of the most common sulfide minerals. Its name comes from the Greek word for 'deceptive' because it was often mistaken for galena. Pure sphalerite is pale yellow; iron impurities darken it to brown or black.
| Kristallsystem | Cubic (Isometric) |
| Mineralklasse | 02 Sulfides and Sulfosalts |
| Mohshärte | 3.5-4.0 |
| Dichte | 3.90-4.10 |
| Farbe | Yellow, brown, black, red, green |
| Glanz | Adamantine |
| Strichfarbe | White to yellow-brown |
| Spaltbarkeit | Perfect dodecahedral {110} |
| Bruch | Conchoidal |
| Transparenz | Translucent |
| Kristallhabitus | Tetrahedral, dodecahedral, massive |
Mohshärte
Mohs Hardness: 3,5 – 4,0
1 Soft10 Hard
Kristallsystem
Cubic (Isometric)Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Sphalerite?
Sphalerite has a Mohs hardness of 3.5-4.0.
What crystal system does Sphalerite belong to?
Sphalerite crystallizes in the Cubic (Isometric) crystal system.
What color is Sphalerite?
Sphalerite is typically Yellow, brown, black, red, green.
What type of luster does Sphalerite have?
Sphalerite exhibits a Adamantine luster.
What is the chemical formula of Sphalerite?
The chemical formula of Sphalerite is ZnS.