About Zincite
Zinc oxide, typically red to orange or yellow (natural crystals are very rare; most specimens are from Polish smelter byproducts). It's a potent stone of energy, personal power, creativity, and manifestation, strongly stimulating the lower chakras.
Primary Hues
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green (rare)
Geological & Scientific Details
Zincite is classified as a oxide mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the hexagonal system. Its chemical formula is (Zn,Mn)O. Common crystal habits include disseminated – occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix..
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Oxide mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Zn,Mn)O
- IMA Symbol: Znc[1]
- Crystal System: Hexagonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Orange, yellow-orange to deep red, red, rarely yellow, rarely green and colorless to white
- Crystal Habit: Disseminated – occurs in small, distinct particles dispersed in matrix.
- Twinning: On {0001}
- Cleavage: On {1010}, perfect; parting on {0001}
- Luster: Subadamantine to resinous
- Streak: Yellowish orange
- Diaphaneity: Translucent, transparent in thin fragments