ORIGIN
Queensland, Australia

DIMENSIONS
7.8mm x 6.5mm diameter x 5.3mm deep

CARAT WEIGHT
2.67ct

CUT
Oval mixed cut

COLOUR
Orange

TREATMENT
None

COMMENTS                                                                                                                                                           This zircon was found in the Fields of Central Queensland. It has some very small inclusions that are masked by its vibrant orange colour. It displays the principal characteristics that we love about zircon; diamond-like lustre, intense fire, brilliance and strong double refraction.

DURABILITY Although relatively hard, measuring 6.7-7.5 on Moh’s scale – zircon is brittle and sensitive to knocks and pressure. It has the tendency to wear along facet edges and, for this reason should be limited to occasional wear in rings or set into protective settings.