MINING ROCKSTAR OF THE WEEK - ZIRCON!!
Zircon is a zirconium silicate mineral with a chemical composition of ZrSiO4. It is common throughout the world as a minor constituent of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Zircon is a popular gemstone that has been used for nearly 2000 years. It occurs in a wide range of colours and has a brightness and fire that rivals those of diamond. Colourless zircon is sometimes used as a lower-cost alternative for diamond. Zircon should not be confused with cubic zirconia, w