Zircon
Zircon
Zircon

Zircon

Sale price€24,00
SKU: A672
Same, Same District, Pare Mountains, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
A small, multifaceted crystal that exhibits excellent luster.
1.7 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm
5.6 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.