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Mineral A

Mineral B

Sphalerite

Name

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ZnS

Formula

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Mineral Species

Entry type

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Sulfides

Chemical class

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Cubic

Crystal system

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3.5–4

Mohs hardness

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3.9–4.1

Specific gravity

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Pale brown to pale yellow and white

Streak

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Resinous to adamantine

Luster

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Perfect on {011}

Cleavage

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F-43m

Space group

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Sphalerite

Structural group

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Sp · Approved

IMA

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1847

Named in

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Brown, Black, Yellow, Red, Green, Colorless

Typical colors

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Zn · S

Elements

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