Definition of zircon in English:

zircon

noun ˈzəːk(ə)nˈzərkɑn

mass noun

A mineral occurring as prismatic crystals, typically brown but sometimes in translucent forms of gem quality. It consists of zirconium silicate and is the chief ore of zirconium.
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Example sentencesExamples
- Quartz is associated most commonly with aegirine and potassium feldspar as well as zircon.
- A honey-colored to brown zircon continues to be mined that can be heat-treated to lighten the color.
- Even resistant minerals such as zircon have been found to be etched by bacteria.
- In the andesitic rocks zircon is less abundant than in the porphyroids.
- Among his other discoveries were large zircon crystals found in a small tunnel in North Cheyenne Canyon.
- Sillimanite, cordierite, apatite, monazite and zircon are also present.

Origin

Late 18th century: from German Zirkon; compare with jargon².

Definition of zircon in US English:

zircon

nounˈzərkänˈzərkɑn

A mineral occurring as prismatic crystals, typically brown but sometimes in translucent varieties of gem quality. It consists of zirconium silicate and is the chief ore of zirconium.
锆石
Example sentencesExamples
- In the andesitic rocks zircon is less abundant than in the porphyroids.
- A honey-colored to brown zircon continues to be mined that can be heat-treated to lighten the color.
- Among his other discoveries were large zircon crystals found in a small tunnel in North Cheyenne Canyon.
- Sillimanite, cordierite, apatite, monazite and zircon are also present.
- Even resistant minerals such as zircon have been found to be etched by bacteria.
- Quartz is associated most commonly with aegirine and potassium feldspar as well as zircon.

Origin

Late 18th century: from German Zirkon; compare with jargon.

词汇	zircon
释义	Definition of zircon in English: zircon noun ˈzəːk(ə)nˈzərkɑn mass noun A mineral occurring as prismatic crystals, typically brown but sometimes in translucent forms of gem quality. It consists of zirconium silicate and is the chief ore of zirconium. 锆石 Example sentencesExamples Quartz is associated most commonly with aegirine and potassium feldspar as well as zircon. A honey-colored to brown zircon continues to be mined that can be heat-treated to lighten the color. Even resistant minerals such as zircon have been found to be etched by bacteria. In the andesitic rocks zircon is less abundant than in the porphyroids. Among his other discoveries were large zircon crystals found in a small tunnel in North Cheyenne Canyon. Sillimanite, cordierite, apatite, monazite and zircon are also present. Origin Late 18th century: from German Zirkon; compare with jargon². Definition of zircon in US English: zircon nounˈzərkänˈzərkɑn A mineral occurring as prismatic crystals, typically brown but sometimes in translucent varieties of gem quality. It consists of zirconium silicate and is the chief ore of zirconium. 锆石 Example sentencesExamples In the andesitic rocks zircon is less abundant than in the porphyroids. A honey-colored to brown zircon continues to be mined that can be heat-treated to lighten the color. Among his other discoveries were large zircon crystals found in a small tunnel in North Cheyenne Canyon. Sillimanite, cordierite, apatite, monazite and zircon are also present. Even resistant minerals such as zircon have been found to be etched by bacteria. Quartz is associated most commonly with aegirine and potassium feldspar as well as zircon. Origin Late 18th century: from German Zirkon; compare with jargon.
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