zirconium silicate

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Definition Noun : * A common mineral : A naturally occurring, solid inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition (ZrSiO₄) and crystalline structure. * Chief source of zirconium : The primary mineral from which the metallic element zirconium is extracted. * Industrial and gemological uses : Valued for its properties, it is used as a refractory material (heat-resistant lining) in its...