zircon

/ˈzʌrkɑn/
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Other forms: zircons

Definitions of zircon
  1. noun
    a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
    synonyms: zirconium silicate
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    types:
    hyacinth, jacinth
    a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
    jargon, jargoon
    a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon
    type of:
    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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