AM-2020-10009-A · Sphaleritearchived
physical & structuralrev. 2
| 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 | Resinous yellow to dark brown |
| type locality | Dzhezkazgan, Karaganda, Kazakhstan |
raman spectroscopy532 nm · pass A
reported peaks (cm⁻¹): 273, 347, 618
notessubmitter remarks + registry
Macroscopic appearance consistent with sphalerite; no surface alteration observed at the time of intake.