What does "smithsonite" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "smithsonite"?

Common synonyms include: zinc spar.

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Noun

1
A mineral form of zinc carbonate, ZnCO₃, mined as an ore of zinc or as an ornamental stone. countable, uncountable
2
a mineral ore of zinc. wordnet

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