YOUR GUIDE TO RARE BEAUTY

Discover the Beauty of

Zircon

Explore the history, properties, and value of one of the world's most remarkable gemstones.

Zircon, one of the oldest gemstones on Earth, has been cherished for its brilliance and fire, rivaling that of diamonds in ancient times.

Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Australia

Chemical Formula

(Ca₂Al₃(Si₃O₁₂)(OH)) (Calcium Aluminum Silicate)

Luster

Adamantine

Refractive Index

1.81

Specific Gravity

4.6

Crystal System

Tetragonal

Hardness

Currently priced at

$50 - $400

a Carat

Gemstones and minerals are classified into seven primary crystal systems based on their atomic structure.

The refractive index (RI) of a material measure how much light is bent, or refracted, when entering the material from another medium.

The specific gravity (SG) of a substance is a measure of its density compared to water.

A chemical formula shows the types and quantities of atoms in a molecule.