Definitions for Zircon
ˈzɜr kɒnzir·con

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1. zircon, zirconium silicatenoun

   a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent

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1. Zirconnoun

   an imitation gemstone made of cubic zirconia.

2. Zirconnoun

   (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.

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1. zirconnoun

   A mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually of a brown or grey colour and consisting of silica and zirconia.

2. zirconnoun

   A crystal of zircon, sometimes used as a false gemstone.

3. Etymology: From Zirkon or zircone, from زرقون, from زرگون.

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1. Zircon

   Zircon () is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates and is a source of the metal zirconium. Its chemical name is zirconium(IV) silicate, and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. An empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr1–y, REEy)(SiO4)1–x(OH)4x–y. Zircon precipitates from silicate melts and has relatively high concentrations of high field strength incompatible elements. For example, hafnium is almost always present in quantities ranging from 1 to 4%. The crystal structure of zircon is tetragonal crystal system. The natural color of zircon varies between colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue, and green. The name derives from the Persian zargun, meaning "gold-hued". This word is changed into "jargoon", a term applied to light-colored zircons. The English word "zircon" is derived from Zirkon, which is the German adaptation of this word. Yellow, orange, and red zircon is also known as "hyacinth", from the flower hyacinthus, whose name is of Ancient Greek origin.

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1. zircon

   Zircon is a mineral that is often used as a gemstone in jewelry. It is known for its high refractive index and strong dispersion, properties that give it a brilliance and fire similar to that of a diamond. The color of zircon varies and can be colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue, and green. It's also often used to accurately date ancient geological material, as it contains trace amounts of uranium and thorium.

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1. Zirconnoun

   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

2. Etymology: [F., the same word as jargon. See Jargon a variety of zircon.]

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1. Zircon

   Zircon is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. A common empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (SiO4)1–x(OH)4x–y. Zircon forms in silicate melts with large proportions of high field strength incompatible elements. For example, hafnium is almost always present in quantities ranging from 1 to 4%. The crystal structure of zircon is tetragonal crystal system. The natural color of zircon varies between colorless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue, and green. Colorless specimens that show gem quality are a popular substitute for diamond and are also known as "Matura diamond". The name derives either from the Syriac word ܙܐܪܓܥܢܐ zargono, from the Arabic word zarqun, meaning vermilion, or from the Persian zargun, meaning golden-colored. These words are corrupted into "jargoon", a term applied to light-colored zircons. The English word "zircon" is derived from "Zirkon," which is the German adaptation of these words. Red zircon is called "hyacinth", from the flower hyacinthus, whose name is of Ancient Greek origin.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Zircon in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Zircon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=Zircon
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zircon
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zircon
7. ^ Wikidata
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