Sphalerite, Dylife. (CWO)

Sphalerite, Dylife. (CWO)

Sphalerite, Zinc sulphide, (Zn,Fe)S. Dylife mine, Central Wales Orefield. Sphalerite in massive form with apparent alignment features. The sphalerite, which is almost black may have derived it's colour from the presence of iron.