SMITHSONITE

Etymology

Named after James Smithson (1754-1829) in 1832.

Noun

smithsonite (countable and uncountable, plural smithsonites)

(mineral) A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO₃, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone.

Synonyms

• zinc spar

Anagrams

• omnitheists

Source: Wiktionary

Smith"son*ite, n. Etym: [See Smithsonian.] (Min.)

Definition: Native zinc carbonate. It generally occurs in stalactitic, reniform, or botryoidal shapes, of a white to gray, green, or brown color. See Note under Calamine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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