Zincite is a mineral that is primarily composed of zinc oxide. It is typically found in a range of colors including dark red, orange, yellow, and brown. While there are no direct synonyms for zincite, there are other minerals that are similar in structure and composition. These minerals include smithsonite, hemimorphite and franklinite. Smithsonite is also a zinc carbonate mineral that can be found in shades of white, green, blue, and brown. Hemimorphite is another zinc silicate mineral that is typically found in blue and green colors. Finally, franklinite is a zinc iron oxide mineral that is often dark in color and is commonly found in magnetite deposits.