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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ZirconZircon - Wikipedia

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   Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral that occurs in various colors and is resistant to weathering and heat. It is also used as a gemstone and a tool for determining the age of rocks and minerals by radiometric dating.

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3. www.gia.edu › zirconWhat Is Zircon Gemstone | Zircon Stone - GIA

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   Zircon is a colorful gem with high refraction and fire that’s often confused with diamond. Learn about its history, lore, colors, treatments, and quality factors from GIA, the world's foremost authority on gems.

4. gem-a.com › understanding-zircon-a-misunderstoodUnderstanding Zircon: A Misunderstood Gemstone With Amazing ...

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   Sep 23, 2022 · Learn about zircon, a natural stone that is often confused with cubic zirconia, and has a bright lustre, brilliance and fire. Discover its sources, colours, history, age and optical properties.

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   Where is zircon found?

   • Zircon is common in the crust of Earth. It occurs as a common accessory mineral in igneous rocks (as primary crystallization products), in metamorphic rocks and as detrital grains in sedimentary rocks. [ 2 ] Large zircon crystals are rare.

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   What is the chemical formula for zircon?

   • Zircon (/ ˈzɜːrkɒn, - kən /) [ 7 ][ 8 ][ 9 ] is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates and is a source of the metal zirconium. Its chemical name is zirconium (IV) silicate, and its corresponding chemical formula is Zr SiO 4. An empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr 1–y, REE y) (SiO 4) 1–x (OH) 4x–y.

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   What is zircon used for?

   • Ceramic and Tile Production: Zircon is used in the production of ceramic and tile materials, where it acts as an opacifier. It enhances the whiteness, opacity, and brightness of ceramic glazes and tiles, making them more visually appealing. 3. Foundry Casting: Zircon is utilized in the foundry industry as a molding material.

   Zircon : Properties, Occurrence, Locations, Uses - Geology Science

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   Is zircon a birthstone?

   • Zircon History and Lore Zircon is a birthstone for the month of December, along with turquoise and tanzanite. Zircon found in Australia is the oldest mineral on earth: 4.4 billion years old. Zircon sometimes contains traces of uranium, irradiating itself and changing its properties.

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   What color is zircon?

   • Zircon has very high luster, refractive indices, and dispersion, giving it lots of brilliance and rainbow flashes of fire. Zircon’s pronounced double refraction means you can see twice as many facets and twice as much fire. Among consumers, blue is the most popular color of zircon. The most valuable colors of zircon are blue, bright red, and green.

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   Is zircon a real gemstone?

   • Zircon is one of the world’s most misunderstood gemstones. Regularly confused with and/or mistakenly linked to man-made cubic zirconia, it is a gemstone many people should learn more about.

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6. www.gemsociety.org › article › zircon-jewelry-andZircon Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society

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   Learn about zircon, a natural gemstone with many colors and a high dispersion. Find out how to distinguish zircon from cubic zirconia and diamond, and how to care for zircon jewelry.

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7. geologyscience.com › minerals › zirconZircon : Properties, Occurrence, Locations, Uses » Geology ...

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   Jul 1, 2024 · Zircon is a mineral composed of zirconium and silicon, with various colors and applications. Learn about its history, formation, radiometric dating, and major deposits worldwide.

8. geology.com › minerals › zirconZircon: Gemstone, December Birthstone, Ore of Zirconium.

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   Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral with a wide range of colors and a high brilliance. It is used as a gemstone, a birthstone, an ore of zirconium metal and zirconium dioxide, and a whitening agent.

9. www.britannica.com › science › zirconZircon | Crystallography, Radioactivity, Geology | Britannica

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Zircon is a silicate mineral and the main source of zirconium. It is also a gemstone with various colours and a tool to measure the age of Earth. Learn about its properties, occurrence, and uses from Britannica.