LithoCat

MineralSphalerite
Formula(Zn,Fe2+)S
Crystal FormIsometric/Hextetrahedral [4 3m]
Cleavage[011] Perfect
ColorYellow,Light to dark brown, black,Red-brown,Colourless, Light blue
Density3.9 – 4.1 g/cm3
DiaphaneityTransparent, Translucent
FractureConchoidal
Hardness3.5 - 4.0
LustreAdamantine, Resinous
StreakPale yellow - Brown
Dana 8 Class2.8.2.1
Strunz ClassII/C.01-10
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ID168