zincite noun. ['zɪŋkʌɪt] M19.
[from ZINC noun + -ITE¹.]
Mineralogy. A native form of zinc oxide, ZnO, which usu. occurs as granular or foliated masses of a deep red or orange-yellow colour, esp. in New Jersey, USA, where it is mined as an ore of zinc. Also called red zinc ore.

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