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Zinkenite: Pb9Sb22S42
Comments: Jackstraw zinkenite crystals. Individual crystals reach up to 2 cm in length. Location: Monserrat Mine, Antequera, Oruro, Bolivia. Scale: 4.5 x 3.2 cm. © John Veevaert
Zippeite: K4(UO2)6(SO4)3(OH)10·4(H2O) Uranopilite: [(UO2)6(SO4)O2(OH)6(H2O)6]·8(H2O)
Comments: Bright yellow uranopilite and reddish brown zippeite encrustations on uranium ore. Location: Happy Jack Mine, White Canyon, Utah. Scale: 3 cm. © John Veevaert
Zunyite: Al13Si5O20(OH,F)18Cl
Comments: Octahedral crystals of zunyite to 5 mm on matrix. Location: Quartzsite, Arizona. Scale: 5+ cm. © John Veevaert