What does "zirconium silicate" mean?

a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent

What is a synonym for "zirconium silicate"?

Common synonyms include: zircon, zircons.

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a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent wordnet