What is zircon?

Answer 1

Zircon is a colorful gem with high refraction and fire that's often confused with cubic zirconia. Well known for its flashes of multicolored light. It is sometimes looked upon as a cheap Diamond simulant, but in actuality it can be a valuable gem. Its color diversity is caused by traces of certain impurities, some of which are radioactive.

Answer 2

Zircon is a Silicate mineral. These cover about 90% of the earths crust and are the most abundant rock forming minerals. Zircon is a reddish brown color and can be found in New South Wales, Australia.

Answer 3

Zircon is a mineral that is commonly used as a gemstone. It can come in various colors, with blue and red zircons being the most sought after. Zircon is also used in various industrial applications, such as in ceramics and in the production of certain metal alloys.

Answer 4

Zirconation is the treatment or reaction with zirconia or a zirconium compound.

Answer 5

Zircon is a mineral occurring in tetragonal crystals, usually a brown-grey colour and consisting of silica and zirconia.