Corewaves Resources Ltd supplies zircon sand from heavy mineral sand deposits in Nigeria — for refractories, ceramics, foundry sands and zirconium metal production.
| Formula | ZrSiO₄ |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Hardness (Mohs) | 7.0 – 7.5 |
| Specific gravity | 4.6 – 4.7 |
| Colour | Colourless, brown, red, grey |
| Deposit type | Heavy mineral sand |
Zircon is a dense, chemically resistant heavy mineral used in refractories, ceramic glazes and tiles, foundry sands for metal casting, and as the source mineral for zirconium metal used in nuclear and chemical process industries. Corewaves recovers zircon alongside ilmenite from the same heavy mineral sand operations.
Typical buyers: Ceramics and tile manufacturers, foundries, refractory producers, zirconium chemical processors.