Calamine is an ore of

Calamine is an ore of zinc. It is primarily composed of zinc carbonate (ZnCO₃) and is one of the key sources of zinc. It is a mineral that has been historically significant for the extraction of zinc metal. Calamine forms as a secondary mineral in zinc deposits and often appears as a pale yellow or white substance, though it can also be tinged with a faint pink or brown color due to the presence of impurities.