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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 8 | Jacinth, possibly, of sapphire's shade | |
3 | 23% | 6 | Thought by Theophrastus to be a form of permanent ice, a silicious piezoelectric mineral such as the purple amethyst, smoky-brown cairngorm or the yellow citrine | |
Mineral Such As Jacinth Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ZIRCON" which means:
- noun
- • A common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wore a beautiful necklace adorned with a sparkling zircon."
- • "The jeweler showcased a rare blue zircon ring in the display case."
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1 | Apatite is the defining mineral for this mineral group | |
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4 | Jacinth, possibly, of sapphire's shade
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7 | Thought by Theophrastus to be a form of permanent ice, a silicious piezoelectric mineral such as the purple amethyst, smoky-brown cairngorm or the yellow citrine
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18 Mar 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 18 Mar 2023 |
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