Blende

n.

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(Min.) 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.

Noun

1.

blende - an ore that is the chief source of zinc; consists largely of zinc sulfide in crystalline form Synonyms: sphalerite, zinc blende

atomic number 49, atomic number 81, In, indium, mineral, sphalerite, thallium, Tl, zinc blende