A few days ago
vballchick06

what do you use sphalerite for?

what do you use sphalerite for?

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A few days ago
David G

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almost always contains variable iron. When iron content is high it is an opaque black variety, marmatite ((Zn,Fe)S). Also can be a gemstone in high quality
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A few days ago
innamorta2000
Sphalerite is mined because you can get zinc from it. Zinc is used to make rubber, medicines, chemicals, and paints.
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A few days ago
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It’s mostly zinc, and in the U.S. that’s what the coins are mostly made of, so it’s important for that reason at least. Try this link to learn its properties and occurrence.

http://mineral.galleries.com/min

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