Zircon
ExploreMineral
Zircon
Zircon is a sparkling gemstone that comes in many colors! It is often used in jewelry and has a beautiful shine.
Appearance
The Zircon has a brilliant, diamond-like sparkle, often appearing in hues of reddish-brown, yellow, or blue. It forms small, distinct four-sided crystals, making it stand out among other gemstones.
KingdomAnimalia
Category
MineralRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Scientists use zircon to discover how old our planet truly is!
Some zircon crystals have traveled through space, found inside meteorites!
The unique sparkle of blue zircon made it a favorite gemstone in Victorian era jewelry.
Zircon is so durable, it can survive many rock cycles, sometimes found in sand on beaches!
Special abilities
Ability
Time Keeper
Zircon holds tiny bits of uranium, making it a natural clock to date Earth's oldest rocks!
Ability
Fire Shield
Zircon is super tough against heat, protecting furnaces and spacecraft from extreme temperatures.
Ability
Shimmer Sparkle
Zircon's high sparkle makes it dazzlingly bright, similar to a diamond, capturing light beautifully.
Measurements & details
- Color Range
- colorless, yellow, brown, red, blue, green, grey, black
- Hardness
- 7.5
- Luster
- adamantine
- Specific Gravity
- 4.65
- Crystal System
- tetragonal
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Ancient
Ancient refers to organisms, objects, or geological formations that have existed for an extremely long period.
Gemstone
A gemstone is a piece of mineral crystal which, when cut and polished, is used to make jewelry or other adornments.
Crystalline
Crystalline describes a mineral or rock composed of crystals, often exhibiting a regular atomic structure and geometric external form.
Also known as
JargonZirconia
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Handle gently and avoid sharp edges. Ask an adult before picking anything up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What colors can Zircon be?
colorless, yellow, brown, red, blue, green, grey, black
How hard is Zircon?
7.5
What kind of luster does Zircon have?
adamantine
What is Zircon's specific gravity?
4.65
What crystal system does Zircon belong to?
tetragonal
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