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ZRO2 [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Gemmology
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- zircon
1, record 1, English, zircon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral that occurs in tetragonal prisms, has various colors and is a common accessory mineral in siliceous igneous rocks, crystalline limestones. 2, record 1, English, - zircon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the chief ore of zirconium, and is used as a refractory; when cut and polished, the colorless varieties provide exceptionally brilliant gemstones. 2, record 1, English, - zircon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: ZrSiO4 or ZrO2•SiO2 2, record 1, English, - zircon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Gemmologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zircon
1, record 1, French, zircon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] nésosilicate de zirconium [...] dont la structure est semblable à celle de la thorite, silicate de thorium [...] 2, record 1, French, - zircon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le zircon [...] est une pierre semi-précieuse contrefaisant assez bien le diamant. Il est utilisé industriellement comme réfractaire. 3, record 1, French, - zircon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sa couleur est variable : brun ou brun rougeâtre, mais également jaune, vert et bleu; les zircons incolores ne sont pas rares : ces derniers, ainsi que les variétés colorées, sont employés comme pierres semi-précieuses. 2, record 1, French, - zircon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
C'est l'un des minerais les plus importants de zirconium. 2, record 1, French, - zircon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : ZrSiO4 ou ZrO2•SiO2 4, record 1, French, - zircon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Estudio de las gemas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- circón
1, record 1, Spanish, circ%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- zircón 1, record 1, Spanish, zirc%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicato natural de circonio. 1, record 1, Spanish, - circ%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: ZrSiO4 o ZrO2•SiO2 2, record 1, Spanish, - circ%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zirconium oxide
1, record 2, English, zirconium%20oxide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- zirconia 1, record 2, English, zirconia
correct
- zirconium dioxide 1, record 2, English, zirconium%20dioxide
correct
- zirconic anhydride 1, record 2, English, zirconic%20anhydride
correct
- zirconium anhydride 2, record 2, English, zirconium%20anhydride
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
zirconium oxide: ... Occurs in nature as bad deleyite. Properties: Heavy white amorphous powder ... Derivation: By heating zirconium hydroxide or zirconium carbonate. ... Uses: (Unstabilized) Production of piezoelectric crystals; high-frequency induction coils; colored ceramic glazes; special glasses ... 2, record 2, English, - zirconium%20oxide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: ZrO2 or O2Zr 3, record 2, English, - zirconium%20oxide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zircone
1, record 2, French, zircone
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- oxyde de zirconium 2, record 2, French, oxyde%20de%20zirconium
correct, masculine noun
- zirconia 3, record 2, French, zirconia
correct, feminine noun
- dioxyde de zirconium 3, record 2, French, dioxyde%20de%20zirconium
correct, masculine noun
- anhydride zirconique 3, record 2, French, anhydride%20zirconique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zircone. [...] Caractéristiques physiques : Poudre blanche, amorphe, lourde, inodore, insipide, cristaux monocliniques. [...] Usages : Thérapeutique [...], manchons à incandescence, pigment, peintures, encres d'imprimerie, abrasifs opacifiant (céramique) [...] 3, record 2, French, - zircone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : ZrO2 ou O2Zr 4, record 2, French, - zircone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- circona
1, record 2, Spanish, circona
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- zircona 1, record 2, Spanish, zircona
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido de circonio [...] 1, record 2, Spanish, - circona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La circona es un polvo blanco refractario que funde a 2700 °C y que, aglomerado, raya el vidrio. 1, record 2, Spanish, - circona
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: ZrO2 ou O2Zr 2, record 2, Spanish, - circona
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- baddeleyite
1, record 3, English, baddeleyite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless, yellow, brown, or black monoclinic mineral [which] may contain some hafnium, titanium, iron, and thorium. 2, record 3, English, - baddeleyite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: ZrO2 3, record 3, English, - baddeleyite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- baddeleyite
1, record 3, French, baddeleyite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dioxyde de zirconium faiblement radioactif, du système cristallin monoclinique, se présentant en masses mamelonnées, radiées ou fibreuses, et plus rarement en cristaux aplatis ou prismatiques. 2, record 3, French, - baddeleyite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transparente, la baddeleyite n'est visible pour les échantillons très colorés qu'en fragments très minces. [...] De couleur variant de l'incolore au jaune, mais aussi brune, verte, noire. 3, record 3, French, - baddeleyite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La baddeleyite est utilisée dans la fabrication des briques réfractaires, des creusets, et comme constituant de préparations abrasives. 4, record 3, French, - baddeleyite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie : dédiée à Joseph Baddeley, qui ramena les premiers échantillons de Ceylan. 3, record 3, French, - baddeleyite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : ZrO2 5, record 3, French, - baddeleyite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- badeleyita
1, record 3, Spanish, badeleyita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido de circonio [...] que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico. 1, record 3, Spanish, - badeleyita
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
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