Zircon
Natural Zircon is a beautiful gemstone that comes in almost all colors, but white is the most popular for astrological purposes. This is associated with the planet Venus and is also used as a substitute for Diamond. Natural zircon is one of the modern birthstones for December-born people.
Zircon is a gemstone for Tula (Libra) Rashi in Indian astrology. Zircon is the birthstone for Cancer according to Western astrology.
Benefits of Zircon
1. Zircon gemstone is an excellent stone for women. It allows them to get along better with other women.
2. Zircon is a health blessing for people who have abdominal problems or diseases of the reproductive system.
3. Zircon gemstone stimulates the wearer’s curiosity and increases their interest in science and the pursuit of knowledge.
4. Zircon is beneficial to pregnant women, giving them the strength to give birth.
5. Zircon is beneficial for those who suffer from asthma. It aids in the healing of the lungs and general respiratory issues.
How to Wear a Zircon Stone
Weight - Minimum of 1/10th of bodyweight in Ratti (example: 8.5 Ratti for 85 kg bodyweight)
Color: white or colorless (the stone must be transparent and untreated)
Metal Preferred -Silver
Finger: middle finger of the right hand (ladies, left hand)
Day and time: Friday (5:30 a.m.–7:00 a.m.), Shukla Paksha
Chanting Mantra – “Om Shun Shukraye Namah” (108 times), after purified with panchamrit.
Chemical Composition/ Physical Properties
The chemical composition of zircon is ZrSiO4 (formula unit, Z = 4). Its hardness is 6 to 7.5, according to the Mohs scale. The specific gravity of zircon is 4.6–4.7. The refractive index of Zircon stone is 1.93–1.987.
Blue Sapphire – Neelam
Yellow Sapphire – Pukhraj
Cats Eye – Lehsunia
Gomed – Hessonite Garnet
Manik – Ruby
Moonga – Coral
Panna – Emerald
Pearl – Moti
Citrine – Sunela
Iolite – Kakaneeli
Natural Zircon
Opal – Doodhiya Pathar
White Sapphire (Safed Pukhraj)
Turquoise – Firoja
Amethyst – Katela
Rudraksha
Sphatik
Pearl Mala