Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements by Lisa Congdon

Author:Lisa Congdon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Published: 2021-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Yttrium was found in moon rock samples.

Category: Transition metal

Year discovered: 1789

Discovered by: Martin Heinrich Klaproth, a German chemist

Fun fact: Zircon sand covers entire beaches in Australia.

The root word zircon comes from the Persian word zargun, meaning “golden,” since its crystals are brownish gold. In its pure state, zirconium is silvery white.

Shine Bright Like a Diamond

Zirconium is famous for its dubious distinction as a convincing “fake diamond.” Cubic zirconium gems sparkle because they display a high refractive index. When light enters zirconium, it is trapped and bounces around inside the gem. When light escapes from the gem, it releases in a range of directions, making the gem sparkle.

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