zircon

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.

• 🇵🇹Mineral comum encontrado em pequenos cristais, principal fonte de zircônio; usado como material refratário na forma opaca e como pedra preciosa na forma transparente.

1. A mineral and gemstone C1 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Mineral e pedra preciosa

• zircons plural form
• zircons' possessive plural form
• zircon's possessive singular form