Zircon Facts @ Jewel Info 4 U

Zircon Facts - JewelInfo4u

Zircon Facts

Author: , 11/29/2004 7:54:25 PM

Search

External Links

Home > GemStones > Zircon > General > Facts

Zircon Properties

Chemical Composition	The chemical composition is Zirconium Silicate and the chemical formula is ZrSiO4.
Colours	Brown, red, yellow, gray, green, blue, black and colourless.
Streak	White
Refractive Index	1.92 - 2.01
Specific Gravity	4.6-4.7
Luster	Adamantine
Solid State	Transparent to translucent.
Crystal System	Tetragonal crystal system.
Hardness	7.5 Mohs.
Pleochroism	Weak
Fractures	Conchoidal to uneven.
Bi-refringence	0.036-0.065
Luminescence	Fluorescent and radioactive.
Dispersion	Strong
Tenacity	Brittle
Enhancement	It is enhanced.
Source	Seiland, Germany, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Bancroft, Sudbury, Canada, United States, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Thailand, Myanmar (Burma), Cambodia, Vietnam, Kampuchea, Australia, Brazil, Nigeria, Tanzania and France
Precautions	Protect from sharp blows, scratches, hot water, harsh chemical, excessive heat & sunlight, sudden temperature changes.

Related Links :

Comments:

Belly Button Piercing
The Egyptians, the Indians and many other cultures pierced this humble button to show the significance of the person sporting a pierced navel - Royalty, Warriors, exceptional Beauty.

Colored Diamonds

Bling Jewellery

Rose Gold Jewelry

Tanzanite Properties

Diamond Flaws

Conflict Diamonds

Healing with gemstones

Making money off your inherited gold

Making money out of gold futures

Gold as Investment

Gold Futures Trading Introduction

Related Topics

Welcome, you are logged in as Guest

•	Zircon Facts and Buying Guide
•	Zircon Facts

Popular Links

• Amethyst The February Birthstone

• Blue Pearl

• Mens Earrings

• Beware of Misleading gemstone names

• Alexandrite rings buying guide

• Natural Pearls

• Healing through Moonstones

• Astro-gemology

• Antique Rings

• A Guide to Buying Aquamarine

• Aquamarine facts

Partner Sites

Popular Topics : Diamond | Engagement Rings | Gemstones | Body Jewelry

Jewel Info 4 U: your trusted guide for jewellery online. Copyright 2004 JewelInfo4u.com. All rights reserved. The information contained in the JewelInfo4u.com webpage may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of JewelInfo4u.com. Copyright 2004 JewelInfo4u.com. All rights reserved.

JewelInfo4u - Zircon Facts