green zircon

Green zircon is a top quality gemstone but does not have a separate name. It is very rare in nature, which makes it very popular among jewelry lovers.

Description, mining

The green shade of the gem is not the most common. It occurs in the form of small crystals formed in the composition of rocks - granites, syenites, gneisses. It has a pyramidal shape with four sides and a dipyramidal head. Often found after washing on special equipment. Saturated bright green minerals contain radioactive substances. This happens due to the decay of uranium, which gives zircon a similar shade. But only large specimens are dangerous. If you are the owner of a medium-sized stone, then it does not pose a threat to health. The most famous deposits of the green mineral are Norway and Russia.

Natural zircon has a bold, diamond-like luster. In rare cases, the surface may be dull, resinous. As with any other mineral of natural origin, crystals may contain scratches, cracks, bubbles. In jewelry, this is not considered a defect, since due to processing and cutting, such minor damage is almost impossible to notice with the naked eye. Despite the fragility of the gem, it may well leave a mark on the glass, as it has a high hardness.

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Of course, the natural mineral is used both in alternative medicine and in the field of magical rites. So, due to its high healing properties, green zircon is used to heal health problems:

• increases visual acuity;
• treats skin diseases;
• stops bleeding;
• improves the functioning of the thyroid gland and the endocrine system;
• facilitates the process of childbirth;
• calms the psyche, neutralizes the effects of stress and depression.

As for the magical properties, the stone has long been used by magicians in a variety of rituals. So, it helps to catch the interlocutor in a lie, promotes the development of intuition and intellectual abilities. In ancient India, people believed that the gem was able to bring good luck, protect from misfortune and protect from temptations and lust.

Application

Clear-transparent specimens are often used in jewelry to create jewelry. So, you can find earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets inlaid with one large stone or a scattering of small gems. It is combined exclusively with noble metals - gold, platinum, silver.

Also, the mineral is used for the manufacture of refractory materials in heavy industry.

Due to the presence of uranium in the composition, it is often used as an indicator for determining the age of rocks.