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overviewcatalogueAM-2012-10013-A

AM-2012-10013-A · Sphaleriteunverified

The classification below is preliminary. Spectroscopic confirmation is incomplete; values shown reflect the most recent analytical pass and may be revised without notice.
physical & structuralrev. 3
designationSphalerite
chemical formula(Zn,Fe)S
classificationSulfide / Sphalerite group
crystal systemCubic
mohs hardness3.5 – 4
density (g/cm³)4.04
colourRuby red, transparent
type localityTsumeb, Otjikoto, Namibia
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
200400600800100012001400Raman shift (cm⁻¹)intensity (arb.)274350619662
λ_excitation: 532 nm · acq. 3 × 10 s · grating 1800 g/mmfig. 1 · raman.am-2012-10013-a.svg

reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 274, 350, 619, 662

notessubmitter remarks + registry

Submitter cited the type locality. Specimen retained for reference; no chain-of-custody documentation available beyond the submission packet.