“Various attempts were made to date bulk zircon fractions from a number of granitoid rocks.”
“Reducing iron oxide levels to 0.07 percent will allow the zircon to meet premium grade specifications.”
“Rare earth element distributions in the zircons and garnets strongly suggest that the zircon overgrowths formed in equilibrium with garnet.”
zirconia
(chemistry) The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.
“Several players who subsequently moved on have discovered that their baubles contained imitation zirconia stones rather than genuine diamonds.”
“Then see how cute the little playground mauler looks with a pair of cubic zirconia clip-ons.”
“Compounds which are used for advanced ceramics include aluminum oxide and zirconia.”
zircoloy
An alloy of zirconium with tin, chromium and nickel, widely used, especially in the nuclear power industry, for its heat- and corrosion-resistant properties
