zircon

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The scientists examined microscopic zircon crystals collected from ancient beach sands.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Analyst Matthew Hope says the Chinese market is weak right now, and one of Iluka’s competitors has reduced its zircon price for China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

For decades, Iluka has been mining zircon in Australia - a key ingredient in ceramics, and titanium dioxide used in the pigmentation of paint, plastics and paper.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

And although debate continues about the timing of the Moon-forming impact, hardy zircon crystals in Moon rocks dated last decade did suggest it could have happened at the same time.

From Science Magazine • Apr. 16, 2024

Bournonite; apatite on muscovite; natural zircon in a spray of colors; dozens more minerals he cannot name.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr