Brown Zircon

Natural Brown Zircon

Zircon is an ancient name that came from the Arabic word Zargun meaning red. They are available in different arrays of colours, among which natural brown Zircon makes it a popular choice among their collectors and consumers. Natural Brown Zircon grows in igneous rocks, mainly granites and consists of several physical and optical properties.

The classification of zircon relies upon the properties that relate straight to the proportion of radiation-induced flaws performed to its crystal structure. It is in high and normal zircon that the crystal structure remains whole with minor or no damage caused by the radioactive elements. Consequently, natural brown zircons have standard optical and physical properties linked to the mineral.

Natural brown zircons are basically unstructured. Hence, they lack a standardized crystal structure.

Origin:

Natural Brown Zircon is a variation of zircon. Zircon is an ancient name that came from the Arabian and Persian words. The word “zar” stands for gold and gun for “colour”. They grow in igneous rocks, particularly in the granites. Likewise, they also thrive on alluvial materials Though zircons are widely available all around the world, Australia runs ahead of other nations.

• COLOUR: Natural Brown
• CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: ZrSiO­4 + Fe, U, Th, Hf
• CUT: Available in faceted oval, round cut, pear cut, emerald cut and marquise cut.
• SPECIFIC GRAVITY: High ranges from 4.60 to 4.80, intermediate varies from 4.08 to 4.60 while low specific gravity falls between 3.95 to 4.20
• REFRACTIVE INDEX: Differs by the proportion of radioactive flaws done to its crystal structure. The least damaged High Refractive Index varies between 1.92 to 2.01, intermediate between 1.85 to 1.93, while the most damaged Low Refractive Index varies between 1.78 to 1.85
• BIREFRINGENCE: Due to radioactive damages, it varies from 0 to 0.059
• HARDNESS: 6 to 7.5

FORMATION:

Natural Brown Zircon is one of the oldest minerals found on the Earth. So, the name is also of ancient times. It comes from igneous rocks, particularly in felsic and granite. Again, it grows in different places all over the world, especially in Australia.

Birthstone:

Natural Brown Zircon is the birthstone for those born in December alongside the Tanzanite and Turquoise.

Treatment:

All damaged crystal structures caused by radiation can reverse with high-temperature treatment.

Usage:

This is greatly usable in industrial uses, gemstone, jewellery making and radioactive decay.

Care:

It is ideal for storing the gems separately, wrapping them up in a soft cloth. If needed, wipe down this gem with a mild soap. Plus, keep them away from direct sunlight.

What We Supply:

We supply high-quality natural brown zircon in different sizes and cuts.