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Galena is commonly mined from sulfide deposits containing more than one mineral, often in combination with for instance Sphalerite.
The most common method of excavation is Cut-and-fill mining Underground.
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∙ 12y agoHeat a lump of galena and then when soft crack the metal open and take the lead out it will be hot
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Which mineral has perfect cleavage in six direction diamond fluorite sodalite and sphalerite?
Sphalerite
Is there or was there a Zinc Mine in or near Lehighton Pa in the 60s?
According to a well known mineral data compiler, there were at least two mines actively in business as recently as 1977, which mined sphalerite, the main ore of zinc, in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is the density of sphalerite?
4.2 g/cm3
How is sphalerite formed?
Sphalerite is sulphide ore, it is concentrated by froth flotation and then subjected to roasting to convert the sulphide ore to oxide ore. The oxide ore is reduced to zinc using carbon monoxide or coke.
Where is slate mined?
it is mined in Spain
How does zinc naturally occur?
Zinc can be found in a number of minerals. The primary one mined is (ZnFe)S, or sphalerite. Use the links to do more reading.
What is sphalerite uses?
what is sphalerite used for
What color is sphalerite?
Sphalerite is sort of a gray color.
What is the specific gravity of sphalerite?
the specific gravity of the sphalerite mineral is aproximatelyy 4.0
Which mineral has perfect cleavage in six direction diamond fluorite sodalite and sphalerite?
Sphalerite
Where is the largest deposites og sphalerite found?
The largest deposits of sphalerite is found in the US.
Can tools be made out of sphalerite?
In some games, sphalerite can be used to make weapons, but they are not very powerful.
What is sphalerite use for?
Sphalerite is the main ore of zinc, a mineral dietary supplement, and rustproofing material.
Is sphalerite a sedimentary rock?
Sphalerite is a mineral and is not classified as a rock is.
Sphalerite another word of 6 letters starting with b?
Blende may refer to: Sphalerite (Zinc blende, ZnS).
Is there or was there a Zinc Mine in or near Lehighton Pa in the 60s?
According to a well known mineral data compiler, there were at least two mines actively in business as recently as 1977, which mined sphalerite, the main ore of zinc, in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
What is sphalerites family?
Sphalerite is classified as a sulfide.
