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Record 1 2016-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A yellow, brown or black isometric mineral [which] has a highly perfect dodecahedral cleavage and a resinous to adamantine luster.

CONT

The characteristic luster and association with pyrite and galena generally serve to identify sphalerite.

OBS

[Sphalerite] is a widely distributed ore of zinc; commonly associated with galena in veins and other deposits.

OBS

blackjack; jack: a synonym of sphalerite, especially a dark variety. The term was originated by miners who regarded sphalerite as an impish intrusion ("jack") of worthless material in lead ores.

PHR

Pale sphalerite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Minéral du système cristallin cubique, d'éclat vitreux à résineux, de couleur gris noir.

CONT

La blende, principal minerai de zinc, est classiquement associée à la pyrite et à la galène [...] Pure, elle est incolore, mais communément, elle est jaune à brun noirâtre. [...] L'éclat est résineux [...]

OBS

sphalérite : étymologie : du grec sphaléros, «décevant, trompeur». Allusion à la confusion qui existait autrefois entre la galène et la sphalérite.

PHR

Sphalérite claire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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