What is philosopher's wool?

Q. What is philosopher's wool?
Answer: Zinc oxide
Notes: Zinc oxide is called as the philosopher's wool. Chemical formula of zinc oxide is ZnO and it is insoluble in water. On burning in air, zinc oxide turns into white woolly tuft.

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