Blue zircon ct.4.92

BLUE ZIRCON Also called Starlite, is a magnificent stone; unfortunately has a name that has been confused with Cubic Zirconia, which is a synthetic material. These blue zircons originally are brown-reddish and change into blue after heating process; not every stone becomes blue, only those from certain mines and certain locations like Cambodia. From that area is possible to obtain a beautiful blue-green tone. Good hardness ( about 8 from the Mohs scale),but is little brittle. The color of this gem is deep blue-greenish,eye clean. Size: 8x10x5.7 mm. Weigh: 4.92 ct. CODE#2050