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Hyacinth
A variety of Zircon
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About Hyacinth
Formula:
Zr(SiO4)
Name:
The name is of Arabic origin, although it is deeply rooted in Greek mythology. According to legend, the stone's colour is identical to that of the flower that the god Apollo caused to grow from the blood of Hyacinthus, whom he had accidentally killed.
Yellow-red to red-brown gem variety of zircon.
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Visit gemdat.org for gemological information about Hyacinth.Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
6649 (as Hyacinth)
4421 (as Zircon)
4421 (as Zircon)
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:6649:1 (as Hyacinth)
mindat:1:1:4421:5 (as Zircon)
mindat:1:1:4421:5 (as Zircon)
Chemistry of Hyacinth
Mindat Formula:
Zr(SiO4)
Element Weights:
Elements listed:
Synonyms of Hyacinth
Other Language Names for Hyacinth
Simplified Chinese:锆英石
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Hyacinth
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References for Hyacinth
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Localities for Hyacinth
Showing 18 localities.
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The Locality List
- This locality has map coordinates listed.
- This locality has estimated coordinates.
ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence.
? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality.
- Good crystals or important locality for species.
- World class for species or very significant.
(TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species.
(FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties).
All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
China | |
| Zhao Zhenhua et al. (2001) |
| Yantian Guo and Guangming Tian (1979) |
| Xiangwen Wang (2002) |
| Xueming Wang et al. (2002) |
| National Geological Archives of China ... |
France | |
| Ducluzaux (2024) |
Germany | |
| Tietz et al. (2007) |
Poland | |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
| Lis et al. (1986) |
Russia | |
| Kislov et al. (2022) |
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Espaly-Saint-Marcel, Le Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France