Zircon Jacinth, Hyacinth, The facts Zircon has long had a supporting role to more well-known gemstones, often stepping in as an understudy when they were unavailable. The name probably comes from the Persian word zargun which means "gold-colored," although zircon comes in a wide range of different colors.
	Natural zircon today suffers for the similarity of its name to cubic zirconia, the laboratory-grown diamond imitation. Some don't realize that there is a beautiful natural gemstone called zircon. Ancient people considered Zircon as an important gemstone for travelers. Zircon is widespread as an accessory mineral in acid igneous rocks, it also occurs in metamorphic rocks and, fairly often, in detrital deposits. It occurs in beach sands in many parts of the world, particularly Australia, India, Brazil, and Florida. Gem varieties occur in stream gravels and detrital deposits, particularly in Indochina and Sri Lanka, but also in Burma, Australia, and New Zealand. Zircon forms an important part of the syenite of southern Norway and occurs in large crystals in Quebec. Zircon is also found in Cambodia, France, Myanmar, Thailand, Nigeria and Tanzania Care and treatment: Zircon will chip and crack rather easily though it has a hardness rating of 7. As with all gems, protect zircon from scratches and sharp blows. Avoid hot water, sudden temperature changes and household chemicals. Store a jewelry made of zircon in separate boxes. Chakras: All around healer. Birthstone: Sagittarius Lucky stone for : Aries, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Numerology: 4 Energy: Projective Element: Fire Planets: Sun Protects against: lightning, robbery, bodily harm and plague, nightmares Eliminates Madness , materialism. temptation Enhances Aligns subtle bodies. Emotional balance, honor, innocence. prosperity, purity, sleep, Strengthens the mind, self esteem. wisdom Therapeutic Properties Balances pituitary and pineal glands, bowel problems. Cramps, Pain, sleep, sciatic nerve, spinal column.