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Sulfate

Zinkosite

Zn(SO₄)
Crystal systemOrthorhombic
ClassSulfate

Zinkosite

Zinkosite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the sulfate class, with the chemical formula Zn(SO₄).

It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Pnma). It is a member of the Zinkosite structural group.

IMA symbol Zin, grandfathered status — known before the IMA’s founding, named in 1852.

Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet. Browse more Z minerals or help write this entry.