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Zinc sulfide

physical science Maturity 11-13

Some things in nature glow.

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This white stuff can glow in the dark. It can even glow blue or red. We use it to make bright colors. It is a neat find! Can you see things that glow?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.4 | Vital Level 5