The name zircon is said to be derived from the Persian word ‘zargun’, which means gold-colored. Zircon is made from a mineral found in the earth’s crust and is one of the oldest known minerals. It can be found worldwide but particularly in Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, India, Italy, and the USA.
Blue zircon is often confused with the inexpensive, lab-grown, synthetic stone, cubic zirconia, but it is in fact vastly different and is a valuable gemstone. Blue zircon is the most valuable of all zircon stones and is much softer than cubic zirconia or diamonds.
Loose Blue Zircon Gemstones
Birthstone: December
Wedding anniversary: 4th
Mohs hardness: 6 – 7.5 / 10
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