0.46ct Natural Zircon Starting@ R1

Zircon ( /zrkɒn/ or /zrkən/) is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate, and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. A common empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr1y, REEy)(SiO4)1x(OH)4xy. Zircon forms in silicate melts with large proportions of high field strength incompatible elements. For example, hafnium is almost always present in quantities ranging from 1 to 4%. The crystal structure of zircon is tetragonal crystal system. The natural colour of zircon varies between colourless, yellow-golden, red, brown, blue and green. Colourless specimens that show gem quality are a popular substitute for diamond and are also known as "Matura diamond".

The name derives from the Persian zargun, meaning "gold-hued". This word is corrupted into "jargoon", a term applied to light-colored zircons. The English word "zircon" is derived from Zirkon, which is the German adaptation of this word. Yellow, orange and red zircon is also known as "hyacinth", from the flower hyacinthus, whose name is of Ancient Greek origin.  -Wikipedia

Clarity: Vss

Color: Dark Red

Lustre: Adamantine

Weight: 0.46 CT

Size:5.5x3.5mm

Treatment: None

Origin: Africa

Hardness: 7.5

Cut:  Oval

Shipping rates:

Courier to door: R150 (1-2 days)

Post net: R99 counter to counter (2-3 days)

Paxi : R60 pepstores to pepstores (5-9 days)

You may combine items up to 45 days into one shipment at no extra charge.

To view my other items please click here: