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Sphalerite Mineral Data
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General Sphalerite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
(Zn,Fe)S |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 96.98 gm |
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Zinc 64.06 % Zn |
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Iron 2.88 % Fe |
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Sulfur 33.06 % S |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Zn0.95Fe2+0.05S |
| Environment: |
In sulfide ore veins in all rock classes. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1847 |
| Locality: |
Notable localities are Santander, Spain and Joplin, Kansas. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
From the Greek sphaleros - "misleading." |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Sphalerite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
Black Jack |
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False Galena |
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ICSD 60378 |
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Mock Lead Ore |
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M�traite - densely twinned |
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PDF 5-566 |
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Zinc Blende |
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