Sphalerite, a zinc-sulphide with varying content of iron (Zn,Fe)S. When low in iron the often well-formed crystals (euhedral) have a yellow to brown l

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Sphalerite, a zinc-sulphide with varying content of iron (Zn,Fe)S. When low in iron the often well-formed crystals (euhedral) have a yellow to brown lustre, as seen here. From Kapich in Romania.

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Keywords: brown, crystal, crystals, environment, euhedral, geology, kapich, lustre, mineral, rock, romania, sphalerite, sulfide, sulphide, zinc, zinc-sulphide