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wurtzite

/ˈwɜːrt.saɪt/

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noun

/ˈwɜːrt.saɪt/C2formalscientific
  • ruКоричневато-черный минерал, состоящий из сульфида цинка, часто встречающийся в определенных геологических формациях.

A brownish-black mineral composed of zinc sulfide, often found in certain geological formations.

  1. A mineral form of zinc sulfideC2formalscientific

    A brownish-black mineral composed of zinc sulfide (ZnS), which is a polymorph of sphalerite.

    ruМинеральная форма сульфида цинка

    • Wurtzite is often found in hydrothermal veins.
    • The crystal structure of wurtzite is hexagonal.
    • Geologists identified the sample as wurtzite due to its characteristic color and structure.