Zircon
✦ Stone of Virtue ✦
☠️ Don't Wear / Don't Make Elixirs
Crystal lore: 🌙 Sleep💰 Abundance🔥 Confidence
ZrSiO₄
Mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates.
Properties
Harder than quartz: scratches glass and steel.
| Chemical formula | ZrSiO₄ |
|---|---|
| Elements | Zr, Si, O |
| Crystal system | Tetragonal |
| Mohs hardness | 7.5 |
| Density | 4.6 – 4.7 g/cm³ |
| Streak | white |
| Color | — |
| IMA symbol | Zrn |
| Nickel–Strunz class | 9.AD.30 |
“—” means no reliable value in Wikidata yet. Check Mindat for full data.
Care & Handling
- ☠️ Don't Wear / Don't Make Elixirs Most gem zircon is safe to wear. Zircon can contain trace uranium and thorium, though, and 'metamict' zircon (crystal structure damaged by its own radiation, typically green, low-type zircon) can be measurably radioactive.
This stone is in the Handle With Care collection; see the safety section below.
⚠ Handle With Care Low caution
Why: Most gem zircon is safe to wear. Zircon can contain trace uranium and thorium, though, and 'metamict' zircon (crystal structure damaged by its own radiation, typically green, low-type zircon) can be measurably radioactive.
Safe handling: Ordinary cut zircon needs no special care. Store strongly metamict specimens like other radioactive minerals and don't grind them.
Sources: Wikipedia: Zircon · Mindat: Zircon. General safety information only, not medical advice. More on safe handling.
🌍 Where it's found
Type locality (where it was first described): Arendal Municipality, Norway
- Type locality
- Notable source / deposit
- Country of origin
Marker positions are approximate (region or locality level). Type localities from Wikidata; notable sources curated by Crystopedia.
Varieties & related stones
✨ Metaphysical & Folklore
These are traditional and folk beliefs from crystal lore. They are not scientific or medical claims – crystals are not a substitute for professional care.
December birthstone said to promote restful sleep and prosperity.
💞 Pairs well with (traditional pairings)
AmethystBoth carry the theme of peaceful sleep, so together they're thought to reinforce it.
CelestiteA natural partner for sleep; Celestite also adds peace.
HowlitePaired in tradition for sleep, with Howlite bringing patience as well.
LepidoliteBoth carry the theme of sleep, so together they're thought to reinforce it.
Clear QuartzClear quartz is the traditional amplifier, said to boost zircon's prosperity.
Learn more
- Zircon on Mindat.org
- Wikipedia article
- Wikidata item Q178928 (source of this page's data – you can correct it there)