IMA mineral species

Wurtzite

ZnS

Sulfide mineral; polytypes: 2H, 4H, 6H, 10H, 15R.

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Wurtzite specimen
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Properties

Chemical formulaZnS
ElementsZn, S
Crystal systemHexagonal
Mohs hardness—
Density4.141 g/cm³
Streakbrown
Color—
IMA symbolWur
Nickel–Strunz class2.CB.45

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