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Chemical formula
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ZrSiO4 _ |
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Crystalline system
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tetragonal |
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Class
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silicates |
| Origin | Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Size | 1.0-2.0cm |
Zircon in small crystals.
Zircon is the oldest known mineral on earth and one of the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust.
Zircons, which are gem-quality due to their size and purity, are sometimes used as a diamond substitute.
There is an artificial variant similar to Zircon known as Zirconite (ZrO2), which is used in jewelry.
The mineral includes a label with the name and origin and is attached to a cardboard box. 4 cm square.
*The price is per unit (a single cardboard box of the four shown in the photo)
Since the minerals are natural, you will receive a piece similar to the one in the photograph. The minerals come in cardboard boxes and are glued to a porex base with hot silicone; these can be removed using ethyl alcohol without damaging the mineral. The size is approximate.