About The Word Blende
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Blende
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What's The Definition Of Blende?
[n] an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form
Synonyms | Synonyms for Blende: sphalerite | zinc blende Related Terms | Find terms related to Blende: See Also | atomic number 49 | atomic number 81 | In | indium | mineral | thallium | Tl Blende In Webster's Dictionary \Blende\, n. [G., fr. blenden to blind, dazzle, deceive,
fr. blind blind. So called either in allusion to its dazzling
luster; or (Dana) because, though often resembling galena, it
yields no lead. Cf. {Sphalerite}.] (Min.)
(a) 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.
(b) A general term for some minerals, chiefly metallic
sulphides which have a somewhat brilliant but nonmetallic
luster.
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