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Product Origin : South Africa

Zircon as a Gemstone

Zircon comes closer to resembling Diamond than any other natural gem. Its strong luster and intense fire gives it a real sparkle that is comparable to Diamond. However, its popularity is somewhat diminished by the fact that it is often perceived as an inexpensive Diamond imitation. Colorless Zircon is easily distinguished from Diamond by its strong double refraction  and lower hardness.The brilliant luster and fire of Zircon, combined with its good hardness and range of colors, make it a most desirable gem. However, it does have some undesirable traits. An interesting and strange habit exhibited in only few Zircons is that their color darkens and their luster dulls upon prolonged exposure to sunlight. This effect can be reversed by giving the stones a second Heat treatment. Zircon is also prone to cracking and chipping if banged too hard. For this reason, care must also be taken when faceting Zircon gemstones. Another important factor when faceting Zircon is to minimize the appearance of its strong double refraction  by cutting along proper angles. Zircons that are not faceted properly can appear blurry, due to strong double refraction.
Mystical Power: Zircon supposedly helps one be more at peace with oneself. Zircon is believed to provide the wearer with wisdom, honor and riches. The lost of luster on a Zircon stone is said to warn of danger. Jacinth helps rising one’s self-esteem.
 Colorless zircon is well known for its brilliance and flashes of multicolored light, called fire. These two zircon properties are close enough to the properties of diamond to account for centuries of confusion between the two gems.

• Purpose:
  To reduce malefic effects of Venus planet and succeed in creative fields
• How to Wear:
  In a Silver or Panchdhatu ring on the right hand’s ring finger
• Symbolizes:
  Self-belief, Marital Happiness and Health Benefits, Art or Fashion field

Zircon occurs in an array of colors. Zircon comes in a wide variety of colors Its wide and varied palette of yellow, green, red, reddish brown, and blue hues makes it a favorite among collectors as well as informed consumers.

Zircon crystals grow in many different types of rock and possess a range of optical and physical properties.

Some zircons—usually green ones—display much lower values for these properties than others. Scientists have determined that the crystal structures of these gems were almost completely broken down by radioactive elements—often present in zircon as impurities—that damaged the gems’ crystal structure over long periods of geological time.

Some gemologists classify zircons into three types—high, intermediate, and low. A zircon’s classification depends on its properties, which are directly related to the amount of radiation-induced damage done to its crystal structure.

High or normal zircons have full crystal structures, with little or no damage from radioactive elements. As a result, they have the normal physical and optical properties associated with the mineral.

In intermediate or medium zircons, radioactive elements have caused some structural damage. They have physical and optical properties that are between high and low types.

Extensive crystal-structure damage from radioactive elements results in low zircons with much lower optical and physical properties. In extreme cases, they are practically amorphous, which means they lack an orderly crystal structure.

Virtually all the zircons used in jewelry are of the high type. Interestingly, radiation-induced crystal-structure breakdown can be reversed somewhat by heating zircon to high temperatures. High-temperature heat treatment repairs the stone’s damaged crystal structure.

Zircon has been used as a gemstone for over 2000 years. Its very high dispersion and refractive index give it a brilliance and fire that rival those of diamond For that reason, colorless faceted zircon has been used as both a popular and fraudulent substitute for diamond.

Gemologists and many knowledgeable jewelers are able to distinguish zircon from diamond with a quick examination. To do this they look into the stone, through the table facet, and focus on the pavilion facet junctions,   The pavilion facet junctions should appear as double-images caused by zircon’s double-refraction. Diamond is singly refractive and will not show doubling of features within the stone. This same test can be used to distinguish zircon from cubic zircon.

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.

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. That combination makes it suitable for most gemstone uses that include rings, earrings, pendants, brooches and other jewelry. Some zircon, especially gems that have been heat treated, can be brittle. The facet edges of these gems are susceptible to nicks and chipping.

• It augments physical and mental strength of its wearer and is good for meditation.
  • It helps in bringing visions and dreams to reality.
  • It provides physical, emotional and spiritual balance.
  • It brings abundance and prosperity to the family of the wearer.
  • Zircon is is a very good stone for women. It helps them get along better with other women and gain superiority.
  • It provides clear passage to blocked energies in the body and brings overall harmony.
  • In the matters of Health, Zircon is a blessing to the people who have abdominal problems or diseases of the genitalia or reproductive system.
  • Zircon helps in curing dizziness and muscle problems.
  • It can be worn in necklaces, rings, pendants and bracelets. Besides beauty.
  • This stone helps in enhancing the memory of the wearer.
  • It helps in preventing migraine attacks and the weariness that comes with old age.
  • It helps in healing the lungs, bronchial and general respiratory problems.
  • It brings peace and purity to the heart.
  • It is also said to be good for pregnant women and in giving them the strength to give birth.
  • Zircon makes the wearer inquisitive and increases their interest in science and in the knowledge of the truth.
  • This stone is known to be beneficial to those who have allergies or are suffering from asthma.
  • It gives a strong feeling of confidence and strength to the wearer.
  • It is believed that this stone possesses magical abilities which help in erasing negativity and the feelings of deception from the mind of the person who wears it.
  • It has been used as a symbol of purity for many years.

Hindu poets tell of the Kalpavriksha Tree, the tree of miracles capable of granting all wishes, which was a lustrous, resplendent tree covered with gemstones as fruits with leaves of zircon.

1)      It is the substitute Gemstone for Venus and used instead of a Diamond or White Sapphire. Since it represents the planet of Beauty and Luxury- Venus it is a good gemstone for getting financial luck and wealth.
2)      It has a positive impact on the beauty of the body. The person wearing a White Zircon gets the Venusian Powers of attraction.
3)      It has found to be useful in managing Diabetes and ailments of the reproductive system.
4)      White Zircon brings in happiness, harmony and love in an interpersonal relationship. It is a very good crystal for marital life.
5)      It is a lucky gemstone for those involved in creative careers and entertainment such as music, acting, public relations, event management, artists and writers. It makes it wearer attractive and popular.
6)      White Zircon removes evil and fearful thoughts and blesses with self confidence.
7)      White Zircon has the capacity to give relief in upper respiratory tract problems, bronchial infections, asthma, cold and cough.
8)      It guards against nightmares and helps one get good sleep.
9)      It has a direct impact on increasing the appetite and is advised for those suffering from anorexia.
10)   Colorless White Zircon clears the aura and boosts the immunity system granting good health.

Color:  Prized among gem collectors, zircon is available in a wide range of colors

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Weight	0.001248 kg