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DTN1 - Zircon - $ 750 SOLD Gilgit, Pakistan thumbnail, 1.8 x 1.5 x 1.1 cm ex. Irv Brown
This is a lustrous, gemmy, cognac-colored crystal of zircon perched on a sugary, tan matrix of calcite. The tetragonal form of the almost, 1.0 cm zircon crystal, is very evident. It is a superb thumbnail, and of a quality that is extremely rare for the locality - let alone in an aesthetic specimen of any kind! This complex crystal is stunning.
GEMS-001 - Zircon (multi-stone set) - $ 1500 SOLD Vietnam thumbnail, Approx 5.5 mm each; 13.5 carats
Zircons are one of the most diverse gems when it comes to color. Vietnam has only recently made a significant impact on the world gem trade producing some very fine Rubies along with some very fine Zircons. Typically one associates Zircon gems with the color blue, but Zircon occurs in virtually every color of the rainbow. This set features 14 individual eye clean gems of varying hues, all from Vietnam. The colors range from blue to yellow to orange to red, with shades of pink and copper in other stones. No two stones are exactly the same color, and assembling matching sets of stones like this is not an easy task, especially since all the stones have the same style of round cut, so they match perfectly.
GEMS-076 - Zircon - $ 140 Sri Lanka thumbnail, 9.0 x 6.4 mm ; 2.4 carats
Zircon occurs in a wide range of colors, and this particular stone has an appealing greenish-golden hue. The stone is very slightly included, and the color is excellent, especially in a stone this size. The stone has a standard "Step Oval" cut which is typical for most Zircons you see. These gems have been coming out of Sri Lanka for many years now, and they are still so diverse in color that one can assemble a great collection displaying all the colors of Sri Lankan Zircons.
J08-06 - Zircon - $ 300 SOLD Lovozero Massif, Kola Peninsula, Murmanskaja Oblast', Northern Region, Russia thumbnail, 1.7 x 1.7 x 1.4 cm
A TEXTBOOK-quality floater crystal of zircon from Russia – translucent, a deep coffee color, with a pretty internal shimmer. This crystal is sharp as a razor and perfectly symmetrical. It is a fullsized thumbnail and is 8 grams.
J08-23 - Zircon - $ 200 SOLD Mt. Malosa, Zomba District, Malawi thumbnail, 3 x 2.9 x 2 cm
From a relatively recent find in Malawi, an extremely aesthetic cluster of three compound crystals of zircon, a FLOATER with no attachments or damage, and all terminations complete. Note the pretty repetition of the pyramidal form in the subterminations. For the locality, this is way beyond average - and rare enough there as it is.
LTH-47 - Zircon on Biotite - $ 125 SOLD Seiland Island, Finnmark, Norway thumbnail, 2.4 x 1.9 x 1.8 cm ex. Martin Lewadny
A gemmy, very sharp, equant, highly lustrous, 1.4 cm Zircon crystal, well-exposed on biotite schist. This is a classic old locality for the species, and you can see why it is such a classic! The luster, form, and beautiful deep-red color create a gorgeous aesthetic. Specimens of this size, well-exposed and on matrix, are hard to obtain today and I have seen only a few in the last decade or so turn up, from old collections. A fine thumbnail example, here!
LTH-56 - Betafite with Zircon - $ 200 Silver Crater Mine, Cardiff, Ontario, Canada thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.3 x 1.8 cm ex. Martin Lewadny
An exceptional cluster of euhedral, sharp Betafite crystals, the largest of which is an amazing 1.8 cm across. These heavily modified cuboctahedrons are brown, with a vitreous waxy luster. Included in their surface are several reddish Zircon crystals - unusual! It is unusual to find these Betafites in such good-quality crystals and with a nice patina to them. Slightly radioactive, and rare in this quality.
MD-114247 - Zircon - - Archived Seiland Island, Alta, Finnmark, Norway small cabinet, 6.4 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm.
6.4 x 4.0 x 3.5 cm. BIG and pretty, doubly terminated zircon crystal nicely set on matrix from Norway. This gemmy and lustrous, deep wine-red crystal has a rough contact, but it sure is a showy piece!
MD-120132 - Zircon - - Archived Goiás, Central-West Region, Brazil thumbnail, 3.1 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm.
3.1 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm. A huge, very sharp, highly lustrous, reddish-brown zircon crystal from an unknown locality in Goias, Brazil. Textbook pseudo-octahedral crystal form. The doublet crystal is a very interesting form on this classic and very fine piece. Ex. George Feist Collection.
MD-121109 - Zircon - - Archived Lam Dong Province, Vietnam thumbnail, 1.0 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm
1.0 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm (largest). Three excellent gemmy and lustrous, subhedral, honey-brown zircon crystals from Vietnam. These are CLASSIC, OLD-TIME crystals, seldom available. Ex. George Elling Collection.
MD-121373 - Zircon - - Archived St Peters Dome, Cheyenne District (St. Peters Dome District), El Paso Co., Colorado, USA thumbnail, 2.7 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm.
2.7 x 2.6 x 2.2 cm. Any Colorado collector can tell you about the famous and unusual pegmatite locality of St. Peters Dome where some very unique and easily recognizable Zircon specimens have been found for years. The locality at St. Peters Dome is actually a Dana locality, and truly is one of the great old Colorado collecting sites. This specimen is a very attractive cluster of Zircons featuring a VERY sharp, distinct, pinkish-brown crystal measuring 1.9 cm aesthetically flaring off matrix.
MD-130382 - Zircon - - Archived Goiás, Central-West Region, Brazil small cabinet, 5.2 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm
5.2 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm (largest). Five sharp, highly lustrous, reddish-brown zircon crystals from an unknown locality in Goias, Brazil. The crystals have textbook pseudo-octahedral crystal form and have gemmy areas. The large crystal is a showy, stacked cluster of octahedrons. The two, small crystals are complete all-around, pristine floaters, while the two middle crystals have a bit of contacting on the back. The large complex crystal is contacted on the back. Ex. George Feist Collection.
MD-160213 - Zircon - - Archived Seiland Island, Alta, Finnmark, Norway small cabinet, 5.5 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm.
5.5 x 4.7 x 4.5 cm. A very sharp, impressive, equant, lustrous, 2.4-cm zircon crystal well-exposed , from this classic old locality for the species! Specimens of this size, well-exposed and on matrix, are hard to obtain today and I have seen only a few in the last decade or so turn up, from old collections.
MD-167137 - Zircon - - Archived Managi, Darra-i-Pech (Pech; Peech; Darra-e-Pech) Pegmatite Field, Nangarhar (Ningarhar) Province, Afghanistan small cabinet, 5.3 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm.
5.3 x 3.2 x 2.3 cm. This is about as red as Zircon gets from most localities. This piece features a sharp, lustrous, translucent, red crystal of Zircon measuring 1.0 cm on Mica/Quartz matrix. A very colorful crystal, with a very slight contact on the termination. Ex. Richard Kosnar Collection.
MD-174617 - Zircon - - Archived Vishnevye (Vishnyovye) Mts, Chelyabinsk Oblast', Southern Urals, Urals Region, Russia thumbnail, 2.0 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm.
2.0 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm. A classic, complexly crystallized, super sharp and lustrous, light brown to tan zircon crystal from the Southern Urals of Russia. This pristine, complete all-around crystal is from Cherry Mountain, Vein #5 of the Vishnyovye Mountains. Ex. Carlton Davis Collection.
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