If one has trouble concentrating and getting things done, it’s believed that zircon can aid in helping foster a sense of purpose and creating an emotional and physical balance, increasing one’s compassion, and boosting one’s overall confidence. It is also said to aid against menstrual pains bronchitis, powerful colds, and relieve asthma and other allergies. The ‘glamour’ associated with the stone makes it an ideal fit for people with high-profile professions in the arts like acting or singing. Blue zircon can range from pastel to a bright blue, but the gem is also found in a multitude of other colors including orange, yellow, red, and green.
In existence since the formation of the planet, zircon is one of the oldest stones. Despite this fact, there is not a lot of information about the stone’s usage in comparison to others. The origin of the stone’s name is debated; it may derive from the Arabic ‘zakrun’ for vermillion, or the Persian ‘zagrun’ for gold colored. In the Middle Ages, it was often used to drive away evil spirits, act as a sleeping aid, and zircon was a favorite in the Victorian Age and was later championed by famous Tiffany’s jeweler George Kunz. Over a third of zircon deposits are found in Australia today, but it can also be found in Cambodia, Madagascar, Canada, and Sri Lanka.
ZrSiO4
1.810 - 2.024
.000 - .059
3.93 - 4.73
6.5 - 7.5 (Moh's Scale)