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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A naturally occurring mineral that may be white, yellow, red, green, or brown depending on impurities. Hydrated zinc silicate ore, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hemimorphite hemimorphite], was directly mixed with copper for making brass. Zinc silicate ore is often found mixed with smithsonite ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc | + | A naturally occurring mineral that may be white, yellow, red, green, or brown depending on impurities. Hydrated zinc silicate ore, [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=hemimorphite hemimorphite], was directly mixed with copper for making brass. Zinc silicate ore is often found mixed with smithsonite ([http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=zinc%20carbonate zinc carbonate]) resulting in the early name of [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=calamine calamine] being applied to both ores. Anhydrous zinc silicate ore is called [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=willemite willemite]. Zinc silicate is [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=phosphorescence phosphorescent] and is used in television screens. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 |
| − | * | + | * Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, ''Technology and Conservation'', Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985 |
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9964 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9964 | ||
Revision as of 06:42, 24 July 2013
Description
A naturally occurring mineral that may be white, yellow, red, green, or brown depending on impurities. Hydrated zinc silicate ore, hemimorphite, was directly mixed with copper for making brass. Zinc silicate ore is often found mixed with smithsonite (zinc carbonate) resulting in the early name of calamine being applied to both ores. Anhydrous zinc silicate ore is called willemite. Zinc silicate is phosphorescent and is used in television screens.
Synonyms and Related Terms
zinc orthosilicate; willemite; calamine; hemimorphite; silicate de zinc (Fr.); Zinksilikat (Deut.)
Other Properties
Insoluble in water or dilute acids
| Composition | Zn2SiO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 13598-65-4 |
| Mohs Hardness | 4.5 |
| Melting Point | 1509 |
| Density | 4.103 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 222.85 |
Authority
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
- Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9964