Physical Characteristics: A zirconium silicate mineral. Hardness is 6.5 to 7.5. Found in Madagascar, Canada, Australia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Burma, France, and Tanzania. CAUTION: MAY CONTAIN ZIRCONIUM THAT COULD LEACH INTO WATER. Not recommended for elixirs.
Metaphysical Properties: Zircon symbolizes innocence, purity, and constancy. It is known as a "stone of virtue". It activates the root (1st), solar plexus (3rd), and heart (4th) chakras, raising their intensities. It helps unite everything--physical, spiritual, mental, emotional, etc. It helps us to recognize that we are all a part of the universe and oneness.