1. a shiny mineral that is the main ore of zinc, typically dark in color
Usage: mineralogy

Examples

• The miners discovered a rich vein of blende in the mountain.
• Blende is processed to extract zinc for industrial use.
• The dark, metallic luster of blende made it easy to identify.
• Large deposits of blende were found in the Missouri mining district.
• The geologist examined the blende specimen under a magnifying glass.