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1. www.gia.edu › zirconWhat Is Zircon Gemstone | Zircon Stone – GIA

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   About Zircon. Colorless zircon is known for its brilliance and flashes of multicolored light, called fire. These zircon properties are close enough to the properties of diamond to account for centuries of confusion between the two gems. Zircon occurs in an array of colors. Its varied palette of yellow, green, red, reddish brown, and blue hues ...

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3. www.gemsociety.org › article › zircon-jewelry-andZircon Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society

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   Zircon is a natural, magnificent, and underrated gemstone that has been worn and treasured since ancient times. It’s not cubic zirconia. Available in many colors, zircon is one of the modern December birthstones and will look wonderful in jewelry if set carefully.

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4. www.gia.edu › birthstones › december-birthstonesDecember Birthstones | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon ... - GIA

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   View All Birthstones. Tanzanite, Turquoise and Zircon are the three birthstones for December. These December birthstones are mined around the world and all have their own unique take on the color blue, allowing you to choose the birthstone that best fits your style. Learn more about their history and where they can be found.

5. jewelryinformer.com › birthstones › birthstones-by-monthBirthstones by Month with Pictures (Modern & Traditional)

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   • January Birthstone: Garnet. Properties: Garnet is a silicate mineral group of several related species of lustrous gemstones, which range from transparent to opaque.
   • February Birthstone: Amethyst. Properties: Amethyst is a translucent to transparent variety of quartz. Its Mohs hardness of 7, strong crystal structure, and vitreous shine make it ideal for jewelry.
   • March Birthstones: Aquamarine and Bloodstone. Aquamarine (Modern) Properties: Aquamarine is a variety of the mineral beryl with a vitreous luster and a Mohs hardness of 7.5-8.
   • April Birthstone: Diamond. Properties: The most famous of the precious stones, known for its superior scintillation (sparkle). Diamond is formed from carbon atoms arranged in a strong lattice, diamond is the only gem with a Mohs hardness of 10 out of 10.

6. www.americangemsociety.org › birthstones › decemberZircon Gemstone Overview Information | December Birthstone

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   Zircon commonly occurs as brownish red, which can be popular for its earth tones. However, most gem-quality stones are heat treated until colorless, gold or blue (the most popular color). Blue zircon, in particular, is the alternative birthstone for December. Color differences in zircon are caused by impurities, some of which (like uranium) can ...

7. zircon.au › articles › viewArticleZircon Birthstones: Meaning and Significance

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   History and Origin of Zircon Birthstones. Zircon birthstones have a rich history and a captivating origin story. The use of zircon as a gemstone dates back thousands of years, with evidence of its use as early as the 6th century. The name "zircon" is believed to have originated from the Persian word "zargun," meaning "gold-colored."

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   Is zircon a good birthstone?

   • Zircon is a natural, magnificent, and underrated gemstone that has been worn and treasured since ancient times. It’s not cubic zirconia. Available in many colors, zircon is one of the modern December birthstones and will look wonderful in jewelry if set carefully. IGS may receive customer referral fees from the companies listed in this page.

   Zircon Value, Price, and Jewelry Information - Gem Society

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   Is blue zircon a birthstone?

   • Zircon commonly occurs as brownish red, which can be popular for its earth tones. However, most gem-quality stones are heat treated until colorless, gold or blue (the most popular color). Blue zircon, in particular, is the alternative birthstone for December.

   December Birthstone: Zircon Gemstone Overview Information

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   Why is zircon a popular gem?

   • Zircon is a popular gem because it is available in a variety of pleasing colors. Most natural zircons are yellow, red, or brown. Heating and irradiation can be used to produce colorless, blue, green, and many other zircon colors. Blue is the most popular zircon color. About 80% of the zircons sold today are blue.

   Zircon: Gemstone, December Birthstone, Ore of Zirconium

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   Where are zircon birthstones found in Australia?

   • Australia’s Harts Range is known for producing zircon birthstones in yellow-brown, orangy brown, pink and purple. Go there and you’ll see open savannahs, dry stream beds and low-lying hills that meet the horizon. Zircon Hill is where this December birthstone is mined.

   December Birthstones | Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon Birthstones - GIA

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   What color is a zircon?

   • Heating and irradiation can be used to produce colorless, blue, green, and many other zircon colors. Blue is the most popular zircon color. About 80% of the zircons sold today are blue. Although it is not as durable as diamond, zircon has good physical durability as a gem. It has a hardness of 6 to 7.5 and imperfect cleavage.

   Zircon: Gemstone, December Birthstone, Ore of Zirconium

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   What are the different types of zircon?

   • Zircon: Gemstone, December Birthstone, Ore of Zirconium. Used as a gemstone for over 2000 years. Today it is the primary ore of zirconium. Faceted Zircon: A collection of natural and heat-treated zircons in a range of colors. Starting at top right and going clockwise: rose, peach, yellow, green, blue, honey, white, champagne, cognac, and mocha.

   Zircon: Gemstone, December Birthstone, Ore of Zirconium

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9. geology.com › minerals › zirconZircon: Gemstone, December Birthstone, Ore of Zirconium.

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   Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral with a chemical composition of ZrSiO 4. It is common throughout the world as a minor constituent of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Zircon is a popular gemstone that has been used for nearly 2000 years. Today it serves as a modern birthstone for the month of December.