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'''Clear zircons''' are semi-precious [[gems]] found in small clusters in all [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. At 25, it has the highest [[material value]] of any type of zircon - all types of colored zircon, while still semi-precious, have a material value of only 20.
 
'''Clear zircons''' are semi-precious [[gems]] found in small clusters in all [[igneous]] and [[metamorphic]] stone layers. At 25, it has the highest [[material value]] of any type of zircon - all types of colored zircon, while still semi-precious, have a material value of only 20.
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In real life, high-quality colorless zircon is commonly used to make imitation [[diamond]]s. Its higher value may be intended to reflect this.
 
In real life, high-quality colorless zircon is commonly used to make imitation [[diamond]]s. Its higher value may be intended to reflect this.
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Latest revision as of 15:57, 9 May 2024


Clear zircon
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Graphic
Cut clear zircon sprite.png
Uses
Location

Properties
  • Rough gem: Rough clear zircon sprite.png
Fire-safe Not magma-safe

Wikipedia article

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Note that some content may still need to be updated.

Clear zircons are semi-precious gems found in small clusters in all igneous and metamorphic stone layers. At 25, it has the highest material value of any type of zircon - all types of colored zircon, while still semi-precious, have a material value of only 20.

In real life[edit]

In real life, high-quality colorless zircon is commonly used to make imitation diamonds. Its higher value may be intended to reflect this.

Pear double rose cut clear zircon.
Ornamental (2☼-15☼)
Agates
Feldspars
Jades
Jaspers
Opals
Quartzes
Tourmalines
Semi-Precious (20☼-30☼)
Beryls
Chrysoberyls
Garnets
Grossulars
Opals
Zircons
Tourmalines
Spinels
Precious (40☼)
Rare (60☼)
See also: DiamondOpalGlassPearlStone