ZIRCON CRYSTALS SPECIMENS

Zircon might be the oldest mineral on the planet. Some crystals have dated to 4.4 billion years old, a mere 100 million years after the birth of the Earth! Most often, zircon is dark, rusty brown with a tint between red and orange. Despite its abundance within the Earth’s crust, larger gemmy zircon crystals are scarce and are therefore highly sought after by collectors. Zircon has been used as a gemstone for over 2000 years: colorless faceted crystals are a popular substitute for diamonds.