White Zircon is a natural stone and should not be confused with Cubic Zirconium a man made fake gemstone. These, fully faceted, White Zircon, Von Venner gemstones are from Sri Lanka, also like every other gem we sell, natural, authentic, not man made, but rare earth ore.
The White Zircon is a reasonably priced accent stone compared to other colorless gems. The high refractive index and dispersion of zircon cause it to approach diamond in fire and brilliancy.
Our stones are closely matched and make excellent accent stones.Zircon has been around in jewelry for hundreds of years. It is known for high dispersion, so for many years, it has been used to closely imitate diamonds. Zircon relieves pain. It is said to help create an appetite. Zircon also prevents nightmares and ensures a deep tranquil sleep.
Zircon legend is to help 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 ( Ancient name for Zircon ) also according to Lore, helps to raise self-esteem.
- Density: 4.6 - 4.7, Average = 4.65
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent to opaque
- Fracture: Uneven - Flat surfaces (not cleavage) fractured in an uneven pattern
- Habit: Crystalline - Fine - Occurs as well-formed fine sized crystals
- Habit: Prismatic - Crystals Shaped like Slender Prisms (e.g. tourmaline)
- Habit: Tabular - Form dimensions are thin in one direction
- Hardness: 7.5 mho's
- Luminescence: Fluorescent
- Luster: Adamantine
- Streak: white
- Optical Properties of White Zircon
- Dichroism (w): colorless
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