Minerals Project by Heath Hildebrand

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Minerals Project

Published on Nov 24, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

MINERALS PROJECT

BY: HEATH HILDEBRAND

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MY MINERAL

ZINCITE

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ZINCITE

Hardness: 4
Color: deep orange-red
Streak: orange yellow
Luster: adamantine to resinous
Cleavage: 1.1: also exhibits basal parting

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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF ZINCITE

Chemical formula: Zn0
Class: zinc
Transparency: Translucent
Specific gravity: 5.4-5.7

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How the mineral was discovered:
Zincite crystallized in the cavities of smoke stacks.

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Crystal shape:
Hexagonal

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Locations where it can be found:
Franklin, New Jersey, Franklin mining district

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What can it be used for:
It is used for collectors mineral, and to cut up some of the most brightest and highly refractive gems.

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Heath Hildebrand