Zircon Stone: Virtues of Zircon

Zircon is a precious mineral including colored crystal. It appears in many colors: sometimes green, sometimes dark red, yellow or orange-yellow. It is often confused with the Diamond , of which it has many common characteristics .

Aesthetically very beautiful, it is however difficult to wear, because it is one of the heaviest precious stones that exists.

Origin of name : “Zirconium” derives from “Zircon”, the name of the ore from which it was first extracted
Home group : Siliciate
Color(s) : Green, red, blue, yellow or orange
Symbol : Light and materialization
Hardness : 6.5 to 7.5
Deposits : United States, South Africa, India, Ceylon and Australia
Chemical composition : Zirconium silicate
Day of the week : Every day

Varieties of Zircon

Blue zircon (from Ratanakiri)

A particular variety of Zircon is Ratanakiri Zircon, named after the deposit in Cambodia. It provides one of the most beautiful specimens of this blue colored Zircon .

Zircon Hyacinth

It is also called hyacinth in its brown color. It is very rare , is the most famous.

There is also Raw Zircon, white or green Zircon, etc. The latter are less sought after.

Benefits and virtues of Zircon

Zircon has great virtues in lithotherapy . It is still necessary to keep in mind that the stone releases a certain radioactivity. You should seek advice from a specialist on how to handle it safely. Calming stone , it soothes pain , cramps and blisters. Women who have painful periods might find relief using a Zircon stone.

The stone would have several other virtues for the cardiovascular system, for the libido, for various types of viral or microbial infections. People prone to respiratory allergies which could help them overcome these ailments.

On a psychological and spiritual level , Zircon soothes the mind. It provides the moral strength necessary to overcome sadness and fears. A stone of courage and strength, Zircon brings self-confidence. A stone of spiritual harmony , Zircon aligns the physical body and the subtle bodies.

The powerful energetic properties of the stone help regulate the body's various energy flows. Zircon is one of the stones which stimulate and optimize the vibratory action of other stones which may be associated with it. Ideal for remedying psychic and energetic blockages. The fine stone could help resolve sentimental and emotional problems that hinder the development of the being .

Chakras

On the karmic level, Zircon acts on:

the Root Chakra ,
the Solar Plexus Chakra ,
the Heart Chakra,
the Throat Chakra.

Astrological signs

His favorite astrological signs are :

of Aries ,
of Taurus ,
of the Virgin ,
of Libra ,
of Scorpio ,
of Sagittarius,
Fish . _

Recharging and purification

Purification of Zircon is not often necessary given the stone's ability to repel negativity.

But when necessary, simply immerse the stone in lightly salted distilled water .

Zircon is recharged by exposure to solar rays on a Quartz cluster .

Meaning and History of Zircon

Etymologically, the origin of the term Zircon is not unanimous among specialists. For some, the term comes from the Arabic word zarqun or “cinnabar”. For others the term comes from the Persian zargun. Still others suggest a Greek origin for the word. Zircon stone is often subject to a certain depreciation . Indeed, due to its use as a substitute stone for Diamond .

This use in jewelry should not make us lose sight of the fantastic beauty of this stone which bears a resemblance to Diamond.

Although it is a very ancient stone , Zircon does not really appear in the traditions and traces of great civilizations.

The Hindus evoke Zircon as a stone making up the mythical Kalpa tree made up of several precious stones. Other traditions refer either to stones such as hyacinth (old name for Zircon). There are also names of supernatural entities like the angel called Zircon in Jewish tradition .

Nowadays, the use in jewelry is very widespread. It is mainly used in the nuclear industry to operate reactors or for the manufacture of radioactive waste sarcophagi .