Zircon

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A light-optical microscope image of a zircon

Zircon is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO₄. It must not to be confused with zirconia the diamond simulant.

In the Bible

Zircon stone

Jacinth, a kind of red zircon, is among the "foundation stones" of Jerusalem's city walls in Revelations (Revelation 21:19-20 ). Some have supposed that this stone was one of the stones placed in the breastplate of Aaron in the 3rd row (Exodus 28:15-21 ).

Lore

According to Jewish legend, the angel sent to the Garden of Eden to watch over Adam and Eve was named Zircon.