Definitions for: Sphalerite

[n] an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form

Webster (1913) Definition: Sphal"er*ite, n. [Gr. ??? slippery, uncertain. See
Blende.] (Min.)
Zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, {false
galena}, etc. See Blende
(a) .

Synonyms: blende, zinc blende

See Also: atomic number 49, atomic number 81, In, indium, mineral, thallium, Tl

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