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sphalerite Definition

sphal·er·ite (sfal′ər īt′, sfāl′-)

noun

a usually brownish mineral, (Zn,Fe)S, the chief ore of zinc; zinc iron sulfide

Etymology: Ger sphalerit < Gr sphaleros, deceptive (< sphallein, to trip, deceive: for IE base see spoil) + -it, -ite: so named from being mistaken for other ores

sphalerite Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • coarse: The large zinc anomalies are caused by the presence of coarse sphalerite and coarse baryte is also common.

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