Sphalerite

Posted on March 3, 2015 by John Bradshaw GG (GIA)

Introduction: Sphalerite is zinc sulfide (ZnS), also known as zinc blende. It is a fairly common mineral crystallizing in the isometric system and is a principal ore of zinc. In addition, it often contains iron…

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