zircon

Noun

Meaning

A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or gray color. It consists of silica and zirconia. A red variety, used as a gem, is called hyacinth. Colorless, pale-yellow or smoky-brown varieties from Ceylon are called jargon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

zirconium silicate ruby garnet topaz paragon sapphire beryl diamond agate amethyst onyx hyacinth coral solitaire lozenge
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Antonyms

neutral achromatic

Hypernyms

mineral

Hyponyms

hyacinth jargon jacinth jargoon

Phrases with the word

blue zircon zircon blue zircon-syenite zircon gemstone zircon mineral

Examples

Applications Sand-sized grains of zircon Zircon is mainly consumed as an opacifier, and has been known to be used in the decorative ceramics industry. Source: Internet

Based on measurements of 39 zircon and monazite crystals, Dr. Erickson and his team calculated that the Yarrabubba impact occurred 2.229 billion years ago, with an uncertainty of 5 million years. Source: Internet

Clift et al., 2011, U-Pb zircon dating evidence for a Pleistocene Sarasvati River and capture of the Yamuna River, Geology, 40, 211–214 (2011). Source: Internet

Because of its chemical resistance, zircon is also used in aggressive environments, such as moulds for molten metals. Source: Internet

Using U-Pb dating of zircon sand grains they found that sediments typical of the Beas, Sutlej and Yamuna rivers (Himalayan tributaries of the Indus) are actually present in former Ghaggar-Hakra channels. Source: Internet

Due to its hardness, durability and chemical inertness, zircon persists in sedimentary deposits and is a common constituent of most sands. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

zircofluoride zircoloid zircoloy zircon blue zircon light zircon-syenite