Zircon
Zircon
Zircon

Zircon

€34,00
SKU: A673
Same, Same District, Pare Mountains, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
A very shiny brown crystal of medium size, but with some minor damage.
2.3 x 1.7 x 1.5 cm
17.3 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.