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Natural Zircon Heating Process

Zircon is a nesosilicates group mineral. Its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. The name derives from the Persian zargun, meaning “gold-hued”. Zircon is a popular gemstone that has been used for nearly 2000 years. The crystal structure of zircon is tetragonal crystal system with 7.5 hardness according to the Mohs Hardness scale. Zircon is also very resistant to heat and corrosion […]

Zircon

Zircon is nesosilicates group mineral. Its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. The name derives from the Persian zargun, meaning “gold-hued”. Zircon is a popular gemstone that has been used for nearly 2000 years. The crystal structure of zircon is a tetragonal crystal system with 7.5 hardness according to the Mohs Hardness scale. Zircon is also very resistant to heat and […]

Gemstones Formation – How gemstones are formed

There are below requirements for crystal to form 👇 ingredients temperature pressure time space In Gemstones Formation process mainly has 4 types Igneous Rocks Metamorphic Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Hydrothermal Rocks Igneous rocks are created with heat, deep within the Earth. Metamorphic rocks form when heat and pressure conditions change existing minerals into something new Sedimentary […]

Some Hunted Stones fresh from the Mine

      Today Gem Hunting, removed inclusions in Blue Spinel Spinel is the magnesium aluminium member of the larger spinel group of minerals. It has the formula MgAlâ‚‚Oâ‚„ in the cubic crystal system. Its name comes from Latin “spina” Spinel has long been found in the gemstone-bearing gravel of Sri Lanka and in limestonesof the Badakshan Province in […]

Gemstones mining Sri Lanka – Danu Group ( Natural gemstones Direct from the Source )

The island of Sri Lanka has a heritage for gem mining and trading that dates back 2000 years. Sri Lanka is a tropical island situated in the Indian Ocean. Sri Lanka namesake as the ‘Gem Island’ and  ‘Island of Gems’ (Ratna Dweepa), with its abundance of corundum gems, chrysoberyl and alexandrite, garnet, moonstone, peridot, spinel, […]