non-radioactive, non-magnetic, fluorescent and triboluminescent. Sphalerite is a sulfide mineral with the chemical formula (Zn,Fe)S and an ore of zinc.

Is sphalerite metallic or nonmetallic?

Physical Properties of SphaleriteChemical ClassificationSulfideLusterNonmetallic, submetallic, resinous or adamantineDiaphaneityTransparent to translucentCleavagePerfect, dodecahedral, in six directions!

What are the properties of sphalerite?

ColorYellow, light to dark brown, black, red-brown, colourless, light blue. greenLusterAdamantine, ResinousCleavagePerfect Perfect {011}DiaphaneityTransparent, TranslucentMohs Hardness3,5 – 4