willemite
noun
wil·lem·ite
ˈwi-lə-ˌmīt 
: a mineral of varying color consisting of a silicate of zinc and occurring especially in massive or granular forms
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The green color signifies a different type of zinc ore called willemite.
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Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, 28 Mar. 2017
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Jennifer Billock, Smithsonian, 28 Mar. 2017
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“Willemite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/willemite. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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