pretty in pink, and usually with earth tones! our zircon is a naturally occuring gemstone -it is NOT lab created |
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colors available: | pink, peachy-pink, reddish-pink | |
family/species: | zircon | |
properties: | zircon (high): RI=1.925-1.984 DR SG=4.70 (+/-0.03) zircon (medium): RI=1.875(+/-0.045)-1.905(+/-0.075) DR SG=4.32 (+/-0.25) zircon (low): RI=1.810(+/-0.030)-1.815(+/-0.030) DR SG=4.00(+/-0.07) dispersion= 0.038 note: dispersion is very close to that of diamond (0.044), making it the traditional diamond substitute hardness=7.5 suitable for use in most jewelry |
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treatments: |
we work with both natural and untreated material; some zircon is routinely heated to enhance color (see policy on Treatment Disclosure) |
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important information: | extremely bright and sparkly a naturally occuring gemstone - do not confuse with lab-created cubic zirconia (cz) excellent value for money |
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birthstone: |
december |
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cuts: | calibrated up to 8mm standard and fancy checkerboard cuts and free sizes |
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rough: | generally available in clean material to cut sizes 6mm and under; bigger pieces occasionally available - please Contact Us for current stock | |
mining: | found in kenya, tanzania and other localities |
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