zircon

• Häufig vorkommendes Mineral, das meist in kleinen Kristallen auftritt und die wichtigste Quelle für Zirconium ist; undurchsichtig wird es als feuerfestes Material verwendet, durchsichtig als Schmuckstein.

A common mineral occurring in small crystals, which is the chief source of zirconium; it is used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent.

1. A mineral and gemstoneC1formal

   A common mineral that occurs in small crystals, serving as the primary source of the element zirconium. It is used as a refractory material when opaque and as a gemstone when transparent.

   Mineral und Edelstein

   • The jeweler examined the transparent zircon under a magnifying glass.
   • Zircon is often used as a cheaper alternative to diamond in jewelry.
   • Geologists found a large deposit of zircon crystals in the mine.