Natural ice white zircon
$45.00
Item number:
3
Natural ice white zircon
Natural ice white zircon is a dazzling, colorless gemstone that rivals the fire and brilliance of a diamond, but is entirely natural. Often confused with synthetic cubic zirconia, genuine zircon is an ancient earthly mineral prized as a brilliant, highly affordable alternative to diamonds.
Key Gemstone Properties
- Color: Completely colorless to near-colorless with a bright, icy appearance.
- Brilliance & Fire: It features an incredibly high refractive index ( 1.92 – 2.01 ) that creates intense, rainbow-colored flashes.
- Durability: Hardness of 7.5 on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for rings and everyday jewelry.
- Origin: Primarily mined in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Tanzania.
- Treatments: Frequently heat-treated to enhance its colorless transparency.