GEMSTONE SPECIES - INORGANIC

White Zircon is a naturally occurring gemstone known for its exceptional brilliance, fire, and high dispersion, often resembling diamonds. Despite the similar name, zircon is unrelated to cubic zirconia.
Key Facts:
--> Colourless (white), though it may have slight tints
--> Transparent
--> Adamantine  Luster (brilliant, like diamond)
--> Often heat-treated to enhance clarity and whiteness
--> Known for its double refraction, giving it a sparkling appearance 

Blue Zircon is a natural gemstone renowned for its vivid blue colour, brilliant sparkle, and diamond-like fire. Often confused with synthetic stones due to its brilliance, blue zircon is 100% natural (though usually heat-treated), and one of the oldest minerals on Earth. 
Key Facts:
--> Colour Light to deep blue (often sky or teal blue)
--> Transparent
--> Adamantine Luster  (brilliant and reflective)

--> Usually heat-treated to achieve or enhance the blue colour
--> Double refraction creates intense brilliance and fire

Orange Zircon is a radiant gemstone prized for its warm orange to reddish-orange hues and exceptional brilliance. Less common than its blue counterpart, orange zircon showcases the stone’s natural fire and charm, often resembling the glow of autumn sunsets.
Key Facts:
--> Colour orange to reddish-orange, golden-orange
--> Transparency: Transparent
 --> Adamantine Luster (high brilliance)

--> Typically, natural or heat-treated to improve colour and clarity
--> Known for its strong fire, double refraction, and sparkle

Yellow Zircon is a radiant gemstone known for its golden to lemon-yellow hues and brilliant sparkle. Its high dispersion and fire make it an eye-catching alternative to yellow sapphire or citrine.
Key Facts:
--> Colour Pale yellow to rich golden-yellow
--> Transparent
--> Adamantine Luster (diamond-like brilliance)
--> Often heat-treated to improve colour and clarity
--> Strong fire and brilliance, with noticeable double refraction

Green Zircon is a rare and eye-catching gemstone featuring subtle to vivid green hues, often with a slightly earthy or olive tone. While not as well-known as blue or white zircon
Key Facts:
--> Colour Pale mint, yellowish-green, to olive green
--> Transparent
 --> Adamantine Luster (brilliant sparkle)

--> Typically, untreated or minimally enhanced
--> Strong double refraction gives extra sparkle

Red Zircon is a rare and captivating gemstone known for its deep red to reddish-brown hues and diamond-like brilliance. Among the most valued zircon colours, often likened to garnet but with superior fire and luster.
Key Facts:
--> Colour Deep red, reddish-brown, brick red
--> Transparent
--> Adamantine Luster (bright, diamond-like)

--> Usually natural or lightly heat-treated
--> Exhibits strong double refraction, giving added brilliance