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blende

blende

9.9
A dark mineral of zinc and sulfur used as the main source of zinc
  • noun
  • /ˈblɛndeɪ/
  • Archaic
translation icon : blenda
  • The mining company extracted blende from several locations to supply the zinc industry.

Examples

  • The geologist found a sample of blende in the mine.

  • Under the microscope, blende displays a characteristic dark, crystalline appearance.

  • Large deposits of blende can be found in several European countries.

  • Many miners seek blende for its zinc content.

  • Large deposits of blende can be found in several European countries.

  • The mining company extracted blende from several locations to supply the zinc industry.

  • Under the microscope, blende displays a characteristic dark, crystalline appearance.

Synonyms

sphalerite
vsblende
  • Specialized
9.9

A mineral that miners dig to get zinc

is the same mineral but uses a different scientific name
zinc blende
vsblende
  • Specialized
7.9

A mineral made mainly of zinc and sulfur that miners use to get zinc

is the same mineral but expressed as a two word descriptive name

Compounds

zinc blende
  • Specialized
7.9

A mineral made mainly of zinc and sulfur that miners use to get zinc

Surface Forms

blende singular
blendes plural

Etymology

Blende comes from the German verb blenden, which means 'to blind' or 'to deceive'. Miners used this name because the mineral can look like valuable silver and 'deceive' them, so today blende refers to a zinc mineral, the main ore of zinc.