Wurtzite | |
Chemical Formula |
(Zn,Fe)S |
Species |
Sulfides |
Crystal System |
Hexagonal |
Mohs Scale |
3-4 |
Specific Gravity |
4.09-4.10 |
Color |
Brownish black, Orange brown, Reddish brown, Black. |
Streak |
light brown |
Luster |
Resinous |
Refractive Index |
n = 2.356 n = 2.378 |
Diaphaneity |
Translucent |
Cleavage |
Very GoodVery good and easy on . |
Fracture |
Irregular/Uneven |
Crystal Habit:Radial clusters and colloform crusts and masses. Also as tabular crystals | |
Geological Setting:Found in hydrothermal veins rich in Zn and as concretions in sedimentary rocks. |