The gemstone Zircon is the traditional Birthstone for December, and an alternate Zodiac stone for Virgo. It is mentioned in the Bible (both as a jacinth and as a ligure). For the record, Zircon (Zirconium Silicate) IS NOT CUBIC ZIRCONIA (Zirconium Oxide) - it is much more valuable. Colors are generally brown to green, but heat treatment can change those colors to blue or golden, or rarely to colorless. And yes, it has been used as a replacement for Diamonds. Zircon is a beautiful gemstone, with a lot of fire and excellent hardness and durability. |
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January:
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February:
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March:
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April:
Rock Crystal
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May:
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June:
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July:
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August:
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September:
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October:
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November:
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December:
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