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noun • a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent | ||||||||
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noun • a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones | ||||||||
| 35% | 4 | Translucent mineral | ||||||
noun • any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity | ||||||||
Common Mineral Sometimes Translucent And Of Gem Quality Crossword Clue
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ZIRCON which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ZIRCON
Updated: October 13, 2023
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