Sphalerite

Sphalerite nugget
Stackable	64
Smeltable
Smelt Point	419°C
Requires Container	Yes
Output	Zinc Ingot
Output Amount	1
Items

Sphalerite is a metal ore that yields Zinc when processed.

Zinc is primarily used to create alloys such as Brass (with copper) and Bismuth Bronze (with copper and bismuth).

Obtaining

Sphalerite deposits can be found underground as either a shallow surface deposit or a deep vein. The ore generates in nearly all rock layers, with the exception of Bauxite.

Unlike other ores, sphalerite is generally found at relatively shallow depths and does not generate on the surface. Its texture can be difficult to distinguish from surrounding rocks like granite, making it challenging to spot without a Prospecting Pick.

Usage

Once mined, raw sphalerite ore blocks can be broken down into nuggets. These nuggets can then be smelted in a Crucible to produce Zinc Ingots.

• Zinc Ingots: On their own, Zinc Ingots can be smithed into Zinc Plates for use in Archimedes Screws.
• Alloys: Sphalerite nuggets can be mixed with various metals in a crucible to be smelted into ingots of alloys.

Alloy	Smelting Temperature	Zinc %	Other Metal %
Bismuth Bronze	850°C	20-30%	Copper: 50-70% Bismuth: 10-20%
Brass	920°C	30-40%	Copper: 60-70%