Zircon Wikipedia
Zircon (/ ˈ z ɜːr k ɒ n / or / ˈ z ɜːr k ən /) is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate, and its corresponding chemical formula is Zr SiO 4. A common empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr 1–y, REE y)(SiO 4) 1–x (OH) 4x–y.