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noun

Zircon n.

(Min.) A mineral consisting predominantly of zirconium silicate (Zr2SiO4) 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.

An imitation gemstone made of cubic zirconia.

Zircon syenite, a coarse-grained syenite containing zircon crystals and often also elaeolite. It is largely developed in Southern Norway.

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Etymology of 'Zircon'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Zircon" : mineral, atomic number 40, jacinth, hyacinth, Zr