Zircon – Overview
Intro
Zircon is a natural gemstone with high brilliance and dispersion that should not be confused with cubic zirconia.
Overview
This starter entry positions zircon as a bright natural gem that benefits from educational content around species identity, colour, and wearability.
About
This starter entry positions zircon as a bright natural gem that benefits from educational content around species identity, colour, and wearability. Zircon is presented here as a structured gemstone record ready for linked buyer guides, research posts, and media galleries.
Key Properties
| Mineral / material | Zircon |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | ZrSiO4 |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Colour | Colourless, blue, brown, yellow and other colours |
| Refractive index | 1.81 – 2.02 |
| Birefringence | 0.059 |
| Specific gravity | 3.9 – 4.73 |
| Mohs hardness | 6 – 7.5 |
| Luster | Vitreous |
| Transparency | Transparent to translucent |
| Toughness | Fair |