Sphalerite

Sulphalerite ((Zn, Fe)S) is a mineral that is the main ore of zinc. The main ore of zinc is sphalerite. The Sphalerite is an important mineral for collectors, and some transparent varieties are occasionally faceted for collectors. Sulphalerite is a zinc sulfide mineral with a chemical composition of (Zn,Fe)S. The Sphalerite is the most abundant zinc mineral and the most important zinc ore in the world.