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Zincite
Name
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ZnO
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Oxides & Hydroxides
Chemical class
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Hexagonal
Crystal system
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4–4.5
Mohs hardness
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5.66
Specific gravity
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Yellow-orange
Streak
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Subadamantine to resinous
Luster
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{1010}, perfect; parting on {0001}, commonly distinct
Cleavage
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P6_3mc
Space group
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Wurtzite
Structural group
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Znc · Grandfathered
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Red, Orange, Yellow
Typical colors
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Zn · O
Elements
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