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Is zincite is a carbonate ore?


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Zincite:

  • Zincite is made up of Zinc oxide ZnO.
  • 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.


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