Zincite

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Zincite

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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