Sphalerite (hand specimen)

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Collection(s)
Collection(s)
Rocks and Minerals
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Resource Type
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Genre
Genre
mineral
Origin Information
Origin Information
Date Created/Date Issued
2008
Date Modified
2011-06-16
Abstract/Description
Description / Synopsis
Description / Synopsis
Common Forms/Occurrences: Associated with galena and in hydrothermal veins in igneous rocks and contact metamorphic deposits Useful Identification Test: Soluble in HCl with evolution of H2S Chemical formula: ZnS Crystal System: Misshapen tetrahedrons or dodecahedrons Colour: Usually yellow-brown to brown or black Streak: White to pale yellow-brown Lustre: Metallic (M) or Nonmetallic (NM) Cleavage: Excellent Fracture: Conchoidal; Brittle Hardness: 3.5 - 4 Hardness Search: three; four Specific Gravity: 3.9 - 4.1
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Language
English
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Publication Title
AU Digital Library
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AU Digital Library
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Subject Topic
Minerals
Rocks
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Geology
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