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ZRSIO4 [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineralogy
  • Gemmology
Universal entry(ies)
ZrSiO4
formula, see observation
ZrO2•SiO2
formula, see observation
14940-68-2
CAS number
DEF

A mineral that occurs in tetragonal prisms, has various colors and is a common accessory mineral in siliceous igneous rocks, crystalline limestones.

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.

OBS

Chemical formula: ZrSiO4 or ZrO2•SiO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralogie
  • Gemmologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZrSiO4
formula, see observation
ZrO2•SiO2
formula, see observation
14940-68-2
CAS number
DEF

[...] nésosilicate de zirconium [...] dont la structure est semblable à celle de la thorite, silicate de thorium [...]

CONT

Le zircon [...] est une pierre semi-précieuse contrefaisant assez bien le diamant. Il est utilisé industriellement comme réfractaire.

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.

OBS

C'est l'un des minerais les plus importants de zirconium.

OBS

Formule chimique : ZrSiO4 ou ZrO2•SiO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mineralogía
  • Estudio de las gemas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
ZrSiO4
formula, see observation
ZrO2•SiO2
formula, see observation
14940-68-2
CAS number
DEF

Silicato natural de circonio.

OBS

Fórmula química: ZrSiO4 o ZrO2•SiO2

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