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ZIRCON : FINE AND PRECIOUS STONES

Zircon : Fine And Precious Stones

December 16, 2021

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1. NAME OF ZIRCON
The name Zircon is derived either from the Arabic "Zarkun" ("red") or from the combination of the Persian words "Tsar" and "Gun" ("Gold" and "Color"). This reference to color is misleading, as zircon can actually come in a wide variety of colors
2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF ZIRCON
Zircon is a naturally occurring zirconium silicate, not to be confused with zirconium oxide (or Zirconia), which is produced in the laboratory (although a few natural occurrences of this mineral have been discovered, in quantities and sizes too limited to be mined for jewelry).
3. ORIGIN OF ZIRCON
Zircon is mined in Cambodia, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Tanzania.
4. HISTORY OF ZIRCON
Zircon has been known and mined since ancient times, and has been found at some of the world's oldest archaeological sites. 
It appears in several ancient texts, including a Hindu poem about the mythical Kalpa tree, which was said to be adorned with zircon leaves.
Under its ancient name of Hyacinth, Zircon is mentioned several times in the Bible, first as one of the "Stones of Fire" (Ezekiel 28, 13-16) offered by Moses to be set in Aaron's breastplate, then as one of the stones used for the foundation of Jerusalem.
5. CHARACTERISTICS OF ZIRCON
Zircon has a strong birefringence: when light penetrates the stone, it is split into two distinct light beams.
Even to the untrained eye, this effect is made obvious by an optical effect of doubling the edges (depending on the angle of view and the size of the stone).
Other characteristics of zircon are its adamantine luster (close to that of Diamond), its fire and its luster.
6. MAINTENANCE OF ZIRCON
Some zircons may fade or revert to their original color when exposed to strong luminescence. Avoid exposing your zircon to extreme lighting conditions.
7. ZIRCON VARIETIES
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Zircon comes in different colors: blue, champagne, coffee, cognac, gold, green, honey, orange, red, white (colorless) and yellow.

  • Below we present some of the most famous varieties of zircon : 

 

  • CINNAMON ZIRCON
  • Cinnamon Zircon is named after its similarity to the beautiful spicy hue that characterizes it.

  • SAFFRON ZIRCON
  • Like the Cinnamon Zircon, the Saffron Zircon takes its name from the spice to which its hues are related.

  • RATANAKIRI ZIRCON
  • A particular variety of zircon is the Ratanakiri zircon, named after the deposit in Cambodia that provides some of the finest specimens of this blue-colored zircon.

  • THE PINK ZIRCON
  • The pink variety of Zircon.

  • THE CANARY ZIRCON
  • The Canary Zircon refers to the flash yellow color of the famous little colored bird.

  • THE WHITE ZIRCON
  • The white or colorless zircon is often used as an accent stone on a setting, it can also be used as a center stone because of its great brightness and its resemblance to the diamond.

  • CHOCOLATE ZIRCON
  • The chocolate zircon has a beautiful brown color.

  • THE GREEN ZIRCON
  • Zircon can also develop sublime green hues depending on its origin and its metal content.

  • MASHEWA ORANGE ZIRCON
  • Mashewa orange zircon comes from the Mashewa province in Tanzania, its orange color is well defined.

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