Zircon specimen

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Zircon

Silicates

Specimen Details

  • Hardness (Mohs): 7.5
  • Chemical Formula: ZrSiO4
  • Crystal System: Tetragonal
  • Size: Specimen size varies; record the piece, not the species

Zircon is zirconium silicate, tetragonal, hardness 7.5. Colorless, blue, and honey stones are cut for jewelry. It is not cubic zirconia, which is a laboratory material.

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