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Chemical Formula: ZrSiO4
Mineral Name: Zircon
Color: Brown, Reddish brown, Gray, Green
Hardness: 7.5
Specific Gravity: 4.6 - 4.8
Zircon is known as a colorless stone used to imitate
diamonds and is also available in blue, yellow,
orange, red, brown and green shades. Zircon is
widespread as an accessory mineral in acid igneous
rocks and also occurs in metamorphic rocks. It gets
its name from Persian Zargun meaning "gold color".
There are several varieties of zircon available- The
orange variety is called jacinth used in classical
antiquity. The blue variety is called starlite or Siam
Zircon and the third colorless variety is called
Ceylon or Matura diamond.
Zircon is a very popular gemstone, and gems of all
different colors are cut from Zircon. Zircon crystals
are also popular among mineral collectors, especially
collectors specializing in crystals. It is known for
its high dispersion and for many years was used to
imitate diamonds. Zircon is believed to relieve pain
and provide the wearer with wisdom, honor and riches.
It is found in Australia, India, Brazil, and Florida,
Cambodia, France, Myanmar, Thailand, Nigeria and
Tanzania
