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Sphalerite

earth science Maturity 7-9

This rock helps us make metal. It has lots of zinc inside. We use it to stop rust. This helps our cars stay strong. It can even glow in the dark!

Sphalerite fluorescing.jpg
Sphalerite fluorescing.jpg
Do you like shiny rocks?

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