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Zircon
Gilgit, Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan (Northern Areas), Pakistan
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Formula:
MSiO
 
4


A group of simple tetragonal silicates where M = tetravalent Zr, Th, Hf.

Isotypic with the Xenotime Group.

Classification of Zircon Group

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Chemical Properties of Zircon Group

Formula:
MSiO
 
4

Relationship of Zircon Group to other Species

Group Members:
Hafnon
HfSiO
 
4
Stetindite
Ce
4+
 
SiO
 
4
Thorite
(Th,U)SiO
 
4
Thorogummite
(Th,U)(SiO
 
4
)
 
1-x
(OH)
 
4x
Zircon
ZrSiO
 
4

Other Information

Health Warning:No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

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