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This cushion cut 30ct zircon has a rich orange-brown color and is the first zircon in the National Gem Collection from Tanzania.

Rectangular cushion-cut pink brown zircon weighing 3 ct. [AUTO]

Rectangular cushion-cut pink brown zircon weighing 3 ct. [AUTO]

Rectangular cushion-cut pink brown zircon weighing 3 ct. [AUTO]

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Taxon:: Zircon - Primary

Record Last Modified:: 17 Sep 2024
Specimen Count:: 1

Other Numbers:: IGSN ID : 10.58151/NHB002OOU
USNM Number:: NMNH G10653-00

Color:: Pink Brown
Cut:: Rectangular Cushion
Weight:: 30 ct

Place:: Tanzania, Africa

See more items in:: Mineral Sciences; Gems; NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.

Record ID:: nmnhmineralsciences_10209849

GUID (Link to Original Record):: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39ef40cb0-1e2d-413d-9144-5730e46dfa2f

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