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sphalerite , mineral composed of zinc sulfide, usually containing some iron and a little cadmium. It occurs in crystals of the isometric system but more generally in cleavable, compact masses. It is transparent to translucent and varies greatly in color, iron-free specimens being pale yellow and those with iron being brown, red, black, or green. The most important source of zinc , sphalerite is a widely distributed mineral that commonly occurs in association with galena. It is found in large deposits in many parts of the world.

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sphalerite (blende) Sulphide mineral composed of zinc sulphide (ZnS), an important source of zinc. It has cubic system tetrahedral crystals or granular masses. It is white when pure, but more commonly yellow, black, or brown with a resinous lustre. Hardness 3.5–4; r.d. 4.

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