Zircon, Blue : Gemoptions Jewelry!, Christian Faith & Fashion Jewelry

Blue Zircon Gemstone Information *Information Loose gemstones * Jewelry links** Zircon is a birthstone for the month of December. The word zircon was first used to describe crystals from Sri Lanka and came to us either through French or Persian. This gemstone is known to help one to be more at peace with oneself, and to bring out the love and admiration in all people. It was once believed that zircon provided the wearer with wisdom, honor, and riches.
ENHANCEMENT CODE H Click to view AGTA code. PROPERTIES Refractive Index 1.925-1.984 Hardness = 6-7.5 (Moh's Scale) Specific Gravity = 3.90-4.73 Species - Zircon. Optic Character - Double Refraction. Phenomena - Chatoyancy, (rare). WARNINGS FOR CARE Ultrasonic: Risky. Steamer: Risky. Heat: Poor; color change may occur with heat Chemicals that harm: none	Crystal Structure Crystal system: Tetragon: short four side prisms, pyramidal ends. MAJOR SOURCES Kampuchea, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Australia, Thailand, China	Birthstones
		January	Garnet
		February	Amethyst
		March	Aquamarine
		April	Diamond
		May	Emerald
		June	Pearl/Alexandrite
		July	Ruby
		August	Peridot
		September	Sapphire
		October	Opal/Tourmaline
		November	Topaz or Citrine
		December	Blue Topaz or Zircon

Zircon, Blue