Zincite

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Zincite

ZnO

Oxide mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
ZnO
Group
Oxides
Crystal system
Hexagonal
Hardness (Mohs)
4
Color
Orange
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P6₃mc
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
4.AB.20
Dana classification
4.2.2.1
IMA status
Grandfathered mineral (G)
IMA symbol
Znc
Locality
🇺🇸 Sterling Hill
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after zinc

Source: Wikidata

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