zircon

Noun

A mineral occurring as prismatic crystals, typically brown but sometimes in translucent forms of gem quality.

ریشه

Early 19th century from German Zirkon, from French jargon, via Italian and Arabic from Persian zargūn ‘gold-colored’.

مثال

• The gemstone was identified as a zircon.
• Zircon is often used in jewelry for its brilliance.
• The zircon crystals were beautifully formed.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Zircon crystal Zircon jewelry Zircon gemstone Zircon mineral