| Identification | |
| Colour | Brown, yellow, red, green, black |
| Streak | Brownish white, pale yellow |
| Luster | Diamond |
| Hardness | 3,5-4 |
| Cleavage | Perfect |
| Fracture | Uneven |
| Сrystal system | Cubic |
Uses: Sphalerite is the major ore of zinc.
Deposits: In Kazakhstan, the polymetallic deposits are on the Rudny Altai, Zhungar Alatau and Karatau Mountains.
Date of last changes:26.03.2019
