ZINC ORE
| Property | Zinc Ore |
| Common Types | Sphalerite (ZnS) |
| Color | Brown, yellow, or black (depending on type) |
| Texture | Glassy or resinous texture, crystalline |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 3.9-4.1 g/cm³ (Sphalerite) |
| Hardness | 3.5-4.0 (Mohs scale) |
| Use | Main source of zinc for galvanization, alloys |
| Form | Crystalline or granular form, containing zinc sulfide |
| Chemical Composition | ZnS (Sphalerite) |