- Zircon is famous since ancient times. It received its name from Persian “zargun” – meaning “gold stone”From Chemical Point of view zircon is zirconium silicate.Gem name come from the persian ord “zargun”. Translated from the Persian “zar”meaning is “gold”, and “gun” meaning is “color”. Consequently, zircon in that language means “gold color gem”.
- Zircon stone is available in different colors as follow yellow, purple, brown, white, blue, red, green, orange, colorless.It should be worn for materialistic comforts. It gives name and fame.
- For recharging and discharging at the same time zircon is placed in dry sea salt once a month .Zircon stone is a alternate of diamond.The shine of the zircon stone is lustrous.Some of the zircon crystal contain radioactive thorium & uranium.
- Zircon should be worn during day light for its attractive appearance of the owner.
For accessing ancient ages geologist uses it to do carbon testing.Zircon stone is a main ingredient in the manufacture of fire resistant clothing used by fire fighter and people who work in hot places.