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Zemannite

Oxide mineral

Zemannite is a very rare oxide mineral with the chemical formula Mg0.5ZnFe3+3·4.5H2O. It crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system and forms small prismatic. Because of the rarity and small crystal size, zemannite has no applications and serves as a collector's item.

Identification

Color of mineral

Brown

Density ( specific gravity )

1.85
1.93

Luster ( interacts light )

Adamantine
Vitreous

Crystal ( diaphaneity )

Hexagonal