blende

/blɛnd/
noun
  1. A mineral consisting of zinc sulfide, often found in dark, shiny crystals; also called sphalerite.
    • The miners extracted blende from the underground vein.
    • The rock sample contained small crystals of blende.
    • Blende is an important ore for producing zinc.
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