zirconic

Meanings

• noun

  A mineral composed of zirconium silicate, often containing small amounts of other elements. It is commonly used as a source of zirconium and hafnium.

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Variants

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zirconia , zirconias , zirconium oxide , cubic zirconia , cubic zirconias , cubic zirconium , cubic zirconiums

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Etymology

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From Greek zirkon, zirkonas - probably named after the locality Zirkon in Saxony, Germany, where it was first discovered.

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Trivia

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1. Zirconic is the primary mineral source for zirconium and hafnium.

2. Zirconic crystals can contain tiny amounts of uranium, thorium, and other radioactive elements, which can make them valuable as sources of these elements.

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1. Zirconium: A metallic element that is a silvery-white, dense, and lustrous transition metal. It is the fourth element in group 4 of the periodic table and has the atomic number 40.

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Zirconic is a significant mineral in the mining industry due to its high content of zirconium, which is a valuable element used in various industrial applications such as nuclear reactors, ceramics, and high-temperature superconductors.

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