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Zincite specimens for sale
12 for sale · $75–$9,500 USD
95 in the gallery
Zincite is a zinc oxide mineral that forms distinctive crystalline aggregates. It typically presents a warm orange to red-orange color and a resinous to adamantine lustre, often occurring as prismatic or tabular crystals, sometimes grouped in radiating or tabular clumps. The mineral crystallizes in the hexagonal system and is appreciated by collectors for its bright, saturated hue and distinct crystal shapes, which contrast with more common oxide minerals.
- Formula
- ZnO
- Rarity
- Common
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- Moderate Interest
- Classification notes
- Oxide minerals; simple oxide, Strunz 04.OA
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- hexagonal
- Mohs hardness
- 4–4.5
- Specific gravity
- 5.64–5.68
- Luster
- adamantine, submetallic
- Transparency
- transparent, translucent, opaque
- Color
- red, orange, yellow, green, brown, black
- Streak
- orange, yellow
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- conchoidal, uneven
- Crystal habit
- pyramidal, tabular, granular, massive
- Gem mineral
- Classic / historic
Buy Zincite specimens
View all 12Where Zincite is found
Top localities
- Buckwheat dump mineral collecting site28 specimens
- Franklin Mine13 specimens
- Franklin7 specimens
- Poland5 specimens
- Franklin Mining District2 specimens
- Sterling Hill Mine2 specimens
- Germany1 specimen
- Franklin Mine1 specimen
- Hesse1 specimen
About Zincite
Notable specimens come from Poland and the United States, with classic finds highlighting sharp edges and clean faces that maximize light reflection. Localities that yield well-formed crystals contribute to its appeal among miniature and thumbnail collections, where the vibrant color makes Zincite stand out. Collectors value pieces that display good crystallization and proportion, as well as associations with other zinc-bearing minerals, which can provide context for the paragenesis of the deposit. Zincite’s scarcity in large, flawless crystals adds to its allure for those seeking eye-catching, color-focused specimens.
