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SPHALERITE
Etymology
Noun
sphalerite (plural sphalerites)
(mineral) A yellow, brown or black, sometimes red, green white or colorless mineral with cubic crystals, of a chemical formula (Zn,Fe)S, often containing also minor metals, such as cadmium, gallium, germanium and indium.
Synonyms
• blende
• zincblende
Source: Wiktionary
Sphal"er*ite, n. Etym: [Gr. Blende.] (Min.)
Definition: Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a).
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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