Zircon
With its brilliant luster and fire, clear zircon is sometimes called "Matura diamond" and used to simulate real diamonds, but this has become less common since the creation of zircon's manmade relative, cubic zirconium. Zircon and cubic zirconia are two distinct gemstones, however.
Zircon is one of the oldest materials on Earth. A fragment found in Australia is 4.4 billion years old (only 150 million years younger than the Earth itself), and a meteorite site in Chile yielded zircon that formed roughly 4.6 billion years ago. Because it can be easily dated by its uranium decay, zircon is used in placing the timing of geologic processes.
Zircon is a stone of purity and innocence. It balances the emotions and enhances self esteem and unity. Was used as an amulet by travellers to protect against accident and injury on the journey. It was also used to stop the wearer from being stuck by lightening. Hindu poets tell of the Kalpa Tree, the ultimate gift to the gods, which was a glowing tree covered with gemstone fruit with leaves of zircon. Zircon has long had a supporting role to more well-known gemstones, often stepping in as an understudy when they were unavailable. In the middle ages, zircon was said to aid sleep, bring prosperity, and promote honor and wisdom in its owner. The name probably comes from the Persian word zargun which means gold-colored, although zircon comes in a wide range of different colors.Most blue gemstones come in a pastel blue, but some exceptional gems have a bright blue color.
In Europe of the Middle Ages, zircon was said to bring peaceful sleep and prosperity. It was also believed to have a cosmic connection to the planet Pluto.Zircon is said to be the stone of luck. It is also said that wishes for fame, fortune and good health made upon Zircon will be granted. Zircon is also thought to protect against dangers while traveling. Many people believe it promotes sound sleep, and attracts happiness and strength.
