voltziten.
/ˈvɒltzʌɪt/ Mineralogy.
A native oxysulphide of zinc.
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1835 Rec. Gen. Sci. 1 274 Voltzite. This mineral is found at Pont Gibaud, in Puy de Dome. It possesses a pearly lustre; colour rose-red, or yellow.
1852 J. D. Dana Min. 252 Voltzite. A compound of sulphuret and oxyd of zinc. Occurs in implanted globules of a dirty rose-red color.
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