willemite

Definition

Electronics

• A mineral whose chemical formula is Zn₂SiO₄, and whose color may be white, yellow, green, blue, brown, or red. It usually exhibits fluorescence under UV light, and may also show phosphorescence. Used, for instance, as a phosphor, and as a source of zinc. Also called zinc silicate.

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