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Noun: zircon  'zur,kón or 'zur-kun
  1. A common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
    - zirconium silicate

Derived forms: zircons

Type of: mineral

Encyclopedia: Zircon