Zircon
Zircon
Zircon

Zircon

€34,00
SKU: A452
Same, Same District, Pare Mountains, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
An excellent crystal for this deposit with complete terminations. Very good luster; light yellow-brown under UV long.
2.9x0.9x0.8 cm
7.6 g

The neso-(island) silicate Zircon (Zr(SO4)) has a tetragonal crystal structure. The yellow, reddish-brown to brown - but also green - crystals are comparatively hard (Mohs = 7.5) and are faceted for the jewelry industry if they are of sufficient purity.