zircon

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral consisting of silicon dioxide and zirconium silicate, usually in the form of colorless or translucent crystals. It is often used as a gemstone and in making refractory materials.

  - "Zircon is one of the oldest known gemstones."
  - "The Zircon mineral is found in various parts of the world, including Australia, Brazil, and the United States."

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Variants

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zircon , zircons

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Etymology

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From Old French zircon or zarcon, from Arabic zarqān, zarqānīt, meaning 'gold-colored', 'golden' or 'jasper'.

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Trivia

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1. Zircon is one of the heaviest gemstones.

2. The oldest known zircon crystal is over 4.4 billion years old.

3. Zircon is the state gemstone of South Carolina, USA.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zirconium: A chemical element with the symbol Zr and atomic number 40. It is a dense, lustrous, silvery-white metal that is highly resistant to corrosion and melting.

2. Silicon Dioxide: A compound of silicon and oxygen with the chemical formula SiO2. It is the most common compound of silicon and the second most abundant compound in the Earth's crust.

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Culture

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Zircon has been used in jewelry for thousands of years due to its beauty and rarity. In ancient times, it was believed to have mystical powers and was used as a protective talisman. Zircon is also mentioned in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.

How to Memorize "zircon"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize zircon, visualize a clear, golden gemstone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zircon with gold or precious gems.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Zircon is a precious gemstone, shiny and bright'

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