Question

Is zincite is a carbonate ore?

Answer 1

Zincite:

• Zincite is made up of Zinc oxide $\left(\mathrm{ZnO}\right)$.
• It contains oxides of Zinc.
• It is usually found in platy or granular masses.
• Its blood-red color and orange-yellow streak are characteristic and they are similar to black franklinite and white calcite.

Yes, Zincite is an ore of zinc.