{"title":"Zircon","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN: MAIN CONTENT --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2; min-width: 60%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZircon - Species Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Zirconium Silicate · ZrSiO₄)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircon is the oldest known minerals on Earth, with some crystals dating back over \u003cstrong\u003e4.4 billion years\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is prized for its exceptional brilliance, high dispersion (fire), and wide range of natural colors. Zircon is a \u003cstrong\u003enatural gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e—not to be confused with cubic zirconia—and remains one of the most visually striking and underrated gems in the jewelry world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircon forms in igneous and metamorphic environments and is found in gem‑quality deposits around the world. Notable sources include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCambodia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTanzania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMyanmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach locality produces its own palette, from warm honey and cinnamon tones to vivid blues and soft pastels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetics \u0026amp; Treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic zircon is not produced\u003c\/strong\u003e for the jewelry market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll zircon offered by Mossy Duck Gems is \u003cstrong\u003enatural\u003c\/strong\u003e, unless explicitly stated otherwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e is common and used to produce blue zircon or lighten brown material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZircon is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e typically diffusion‑treated or coated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurability \u0026amp; Wearability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood toughness\u003c\/strong\u003e, though stones should be protected from hard knocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh refractive index\u003c\/strong\u003e for exceptional sparkle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong dispersion\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving fiery flashes of color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for rings, pendants, earrings, and statement cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZircon’s brilliance and fire make it an excellent natural alternative to diamond in certain cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN: SIDEBAR --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 35%; border: 2px solid #ccc; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; background: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e — typically heat‑treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHoney \/ Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm natural tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e — rich reddish‑brown hues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright, diamond‑like brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen\u003c\/strong\u003e — rare, often naturally occurring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Optical Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh dispersion\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble refraction\u003c\/strong\u003e — visible doubling of facets in some stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong brilliance\u003c\/strong\u003e due to high refractive index\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid hard impacts due to cleavage and brittleness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to prevent scratching softer gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"round-cambodian-blue-zircon-1-23-ct-6mm","title":"Cambodian Blue Zircon - 1.23 ct (6mm)","description":"\u003cp lang=\"en\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eA vivid blue Zircon from Cambodia. 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