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Mineral: zircon
Gem: honey zircon
Size: xx
Carat: xx
Cut: triangular cut / round brilliant
Origin: unknown
General Info: The name comes from the Persian "zargun", meaning "gold-colored". This word has been corrupted into "jargoon" which is used to describe light, usually inferior colored stones. It is mined for its zirconium and hafnium content.
Additional Information
Honey colored zircon is a lighter brown with bit more yellow. It's lighter color makes it a bit more brilliant than the brown colored tones. These are native cut stones, the triangular cut is not bad, but the round is sub optiaml.