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Sphalerite
Chemical
Formula
(Zn,Fe)S
Species
Sulfides
Crystal
System
Isometric
Mohs
Scale
3-4
Specific
Gravity
3.9-4.2
Color
Brown, yellow, red, green, black.
Streak
brownish white, pale yellow
Luster
Adamantine, Resinous
Refractive
Index
n = 2.369
Diaphaneity
Transparent, Translucent
Cleavage
PerfectPerfect
Fracture
Conchoidal
Crystal Habit:Euhedral crystals – occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form. Granular – generally occurs as anhedral to subhedral crystals in matrix.
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