zircono

Meanings

• noun

  A silicate mineral, zirconium silicate, belonging to the orthosilicate group. It is commonly colorless, but variously tinted with the hues of its impurities.

  - "Zircono is a mineral commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks."
  - "The gemstone zircon is a variety of zircono."

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Variants

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zircon , zircons

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Etymology

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From New Latin zirconium, from Arabic zarqān, a type of jade.

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Trivia

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1. Zircono is the oldest mineral discovered on Earth, with some grains found in Australia dating back over 4.4 billion years.

2. The gemstone zircon is often confused with cubic zirconia, but they are different minerals. Zircon is naturally occurring, while cubic zirconia is a synthetic diamond substitute.

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Related Concepts

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1. Zirconium: A chemical element with the symbol Zr and atomic number 40. Zircono is a primary mineral source for zirconium.

2. Zirconium silicate: A type of silicate mineral, specifically a member of the orthosilicate group, that is chemically identical to zircono.

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Culture

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Zircono has been used in various cultural contexts due to its use as a gemstone. It has been used in jewelry and as decorative objects for thousands of years.

How to Memorize "zircono"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a crystal of zircono. Imagine its clear or tinted color and its shape. Remember that it is a mineral and a source of zirconium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate zircono with the color of its impurities. For example, if it is brown, associate it with the color of earth or soil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'zircono' as 'Zirconium is a mineral, Oh!'

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