Zincite
Zincite is an oxide mineral recognized among collectors for its crystal form and distribution.
基本資料
| 化學式 | (Zn,Mn)O |
|---|---|
| 晶系 | 六方晶系 |
Zincite (ZnO) is a zinc oxide, an ore of zinc and a striking collector species for its deep red-orange to orange-yellow colour.
The Franklin connection
Natural crystallised zincite is a great rarity, found principally at Franklin and Sterling Hill, New Jersey, with franklinite and willemite in the classic zinc ore.
What collectors look for
Red-orange zincite in the Franklin assemblage is the prize; sharp natural crystals are rare and highly valued.