zircon
/ˈzəːk(ə)n
/noun [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.Sillimanite, cordierite, apatite, monazite and zircon are also present....
- 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.
Origin
Late 18th century: from German Zirkon; compare with jargon2.
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