Zinc sulphide, also known as zinc blende or wurtzite, is a chemical compound that is commonly used in luminescent materials, as well as in various industrial and technical applications. However, there are several other synonyms for this compound, including sphalerite, zincite, and zinc sulfide. Sphalerite is a mineral that is structurally and chemically similar to zinc sulphide, while zincite is a mineral that is composed of zinc oxide. Zinc sulfide, on the other hand, is the common chemical name for the compound, with the Latin symbol ZnS. These various synonyms may be used interchangeably depending on the context of their usage.