Mineral Spotlight - Sphalerite (with Quartz)

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Channel: MrLundScience · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Sphalerite

Chemical Name:  Zinc Sulfide - ZnS
Group:  Sulfides
Mohs Hardness:  3 - 4
Crystal System:  Cubic
Form/Habit:  Tetrahedral, dodecahedral
Cleavage:  Perfect in six directions
Fracture:  Conchoidal
Luster:  Resinous to adamantine, metallic
Streak:  Brown to light yellow
Specific Gravity:  3.9 - 4.1
Healing Properties:  None

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