Zircon, Zirconia and Zirconium Oxide

It is very easy to confuse these three stones given the ambiguity of their names.

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Zircon : natural stone

This is a natural stone , the zirconium silicate which when extracted had a dark brown, green or red color, which changes color when heated.

Once heated and cut, this stone can take on various colors and has a magnificent shine.

It is a fragile stone, it is often mounted in a closed setting.

Its price ranges from €80 to €1000 per carat, it is affordable.

Deposits in Asia, in France , in Haute-Loire.

"Zircon" is not a fake synthetic diamond.

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Zirconia : synthetic stone

Also called zirconium oxide (falsely called zirconium).

It is an artificial stone , it is the same as synthetic diamonds.

It can be pink, black, white...

Zirconium : metal

Extracted from Zircon, it is a metal .

It is used in the nuclear sector.