Blende

[blend]

Definition

(n.) A mineral, called also sphalerite, and by miners mock lead, false galena, and black-jack. It is a zinc sulphide, but often contains some iron. Its color is usually yellow, brown, or black, and its luster resinous.

(n.) A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic luster.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Min.) Black-jack, sulphuret of zinc, mock lead, false galena.

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Definition

n. native sulphuret of zinc.

Typed by Dido