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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 ...
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.
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.
- 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.
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 ...
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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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.