Definitions of jacinth
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a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
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synonyms:
hyacinth
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type of:
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zircon, zirconium silicate
a common mineral occurring in small crystals; chief source of zirconium; used as a refractory when opaque and as a gem when transparent
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zircon, zirconium silicate
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