Sphalerite is a zinc sulfide (ZnS) mineral with bronze-black (Fig. 1.49) and honey-yellow color. The mineral contains 67% zinc metal in its natural pure form. Majority of the large SEDEX (Sedimentary Exhalative) type zinc deposits are associated with lead, copper, silver, cadmium, nickel, and gold mineralization.
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