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. |