baddeleyite

American

[bad-l-ee-ahyt, bad-lee-] / ˈbæd l iˌaɪt, ˈbæd li- /

noun

a mineral, zirconium oxide, ZrO 2 , used as a refractory.

baddeleyite British

/ ˈbædlɪˌaɪt /

noun

a mineral consisting largely of zirconium dioxide: a source of zirconium. Formula: ZrO 2

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Etymology

Origin of baddeleyite

1890–95; named after Joseph Baddeley, Englishman who first brought specimens to Europe (in 19th century) from Asia; -ite ¹

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Researchers found the former presence of cubic zirconia, which has reverted to a mineral known as baddeleyite.

From Fox News

The study analyzed some of the oldest known Martian minerals, looking at zircon and baddeleyite grains seen in Martian meteorites, utilizing electron microscopy and atom probe tomography.

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The young baddeleyite formed nearly 200 million years ago when the shergottites’ source rock crystallized on or near the Martian surface.

From Scientific American

The analysis revealed that the baddeleyite formed over 4.3 billion years ago.

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He also noted the presence of micron-scale grains of baddeleyite, a highly durable zirconium-rich mineral that is often used in uranium–lead dating.

From Scientific American

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