AM-2019-10006-A · Sphaleritearchived
physical & structuralrev. 1
| designation | Sphalerite |
|---|---|
| chemical formula | (Zn,Fe)S |
| classification | Sulfide / Sphalerite group |
| crystal system | Cubic |
| mohs hardness | 3.5 – 4 |
| density (g/cm³) | 4.04 |
| colour | Honey brown |
| type locality | Cerro Rico, Potosí, Bolivia |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 347, 620, 662
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Crystals up to 16 mm on edge, sharply terminated. On dolomite matrix.