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Zirconium dioxide (ZrO. 2), sometimes known as zirconia (not to be confused with zircon), is a white crystalline oxide of zirconium. Its most naturally occurring form, with a monoclinic crystalline structure, is the mineral baddeleyite. A dopant stabilized cubic structured zirconia, cubic zirconia, is synthesized in various colours for use as a gemstone and a diamond simulant. 1 Production, chemical properties, occurrence.
Zirconium mineral deposits are found all over the world. It is produced commercially by reduction of the chloride with magnesium, in addition to other methods. Uses of zirconium. Zircon (or zirconium oxide) has a high index of refraction and is used as a gemstone â probably zirconiumâs most well-known use.ord origin: The word zirconium derives from the Persian zargun, meaning gold-like. Zircon, the primary gemstone mineral of zirconium, is also known as jargon, hyacinth, jacinth and ligure. Zircon, and its variations, is mentioned in the Bible.