Zircon

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Crystal Description

Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rock. Zircon is most often found as grains or small crystals. Zircon is used as a gemstone, heat treating Zircon can alter and enhance Zircons colour.

Zircon is relatively rare, with fine complex crystal specimens commanding high prices.

Zircon is not related to the synthetic cubic zirconium, created as a Diamond substitute.

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Metaphysical Properties

Zircon supports those with altruistic ideals ground them into the energies of the everyday. Zircon stimulates the transpersonal chakras providing an open and direct channel to spirit, whilst offering a protective barrier to unwanted high vibrational energies.

Zircon facilitates altered states of awareness whilst maintaining conscious focus on the tasks of daily life, which can lead to moments of unexpected inspiration.

Zircon reminds us that we are the microcosm of the macrocosm.

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Crystal Healing Uses Zircon helps balance and harmonise the cellular order of the nervous system. Zircon assists in the treatment of skeletal disease. Zircon has been used to help the body remove toxins. Zircon can be helpful in reducing the physical effects of anxiety states.	Photo: Zircon
Details
Colour:	reddish-brown, green, yellow, grey, black, colourless
Class:	Silicate
Group:	Tetragonal
Formations:	di-pyramidal, square prismatic crystals
Localities:	Pakistan, USA, Russia, Canada, Norway
Chemical Composition:	ZrSiO₄
Hardness:	7.5
Lustre:	adamantine to greasy, opaque to transparent
Cleavage:	indistinct in two directions
Varieties:	Alvite, Arshinovite, Beccarite, Calyptolite, Cyrtolite, Hafnian Zircon, Hyacinth, Jargoon, Matura Diamond, Oerstedite, Orvillite, Ribeirite, Starlite, Yamaguchilite

Disclaimer:

All crystal healing uses, magical uses and metaphysical definitions are provided as a means of education, and do not imply a guarantee of effect. Those suffering from illness should consult with their General Practitioner in the first instance. Crystal healing is a holistic complementary healthcare practice and should be carried out by a suitably qualified crystal healing practitioner.