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Definitions for sphalerite
ˈsfæl əˌraɪt, ˈsfeɪ lə-spha·lerite
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Princeton's WordNet
zinc blende, blende, sphaleritenoun
an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form
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sphaleritenoun
A yellow, brown or black, sometimes red, green white or colorless mineral with cubic crystals, of a chemical formula (Zn,Fe)S.
Etymology: From Greek σφαλερὀς (sfaledos) "treacherous", named in 1847.\
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sphalerite
Sphalerite is a zinc sulfide mineral that is the most important ore of zinc. It is often found in association with galena, the chief lead ore. Its crystal structure is closely related to that of diamond, giving it a similar bright, reflective appearance. It can vary in color including yellow, brown, black, red, and occasionally green.
Webster Dictionary
Sphaleritenoun
zinc sulphide; -- called also blende, black-jack, false galena, etc. See Blende (a)
Etymology: [Gr. slippery, uncertain. See Blende.]
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Sphalerite
Sphalerite is a mineral that is the chief ore of zinc. It consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form but almost always contains variable iron. When iron content is high it is an opaque black variety, marmatite. It is usually found in association with galena, pyrite, and other sulfides along with calcite, dolomite, and fluorite. Miners have also been known to refer to sphalerite as zinc blende, black-jack, and ruby jack.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sphalerite in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sphalerite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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