{"product_id":"hancockite-franklin-franklin-mining-district-sussex-county-new-jersey-usa-copy","title":"Zircon on Matrix- Minas Gerais, Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZircon on Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinas Gerais, Brazil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.4 × 2.5 × 2.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original vintage collection label, catalog no. 219, included with specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn interesting Zircon specimen featuring numerous small, well-defined crystals scattered across a rugged, earthy matrix. The crystals display muted olive-green, golden-brown, and smoky gray coloration, with occasional translucent honey-colored edges and reflective crystal faces. Their angular, short-prismatic forms create a subtle sparkle against the contrasting gray-brown host rock, which exhibits natural cavities, irregular surfaces, and patches of warm ochre-colored mineral staining.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZircon is a zirconium silicate mineral recognized for its remarkable durability and geological significance. It commonly forms in igneous and metamorphic environments and is especially important in geochronology, where uranium-bearing zircon crystals are used to determine the ages of ancient rocks. Minas Gerais, Brazil, is internationally recognized for its diverse mineral deposits and has produced zircon specimens alongside numerous other collectible mineral species. This vintage-labeled example offers an appealing combination of crystalline detail, natural matrix, and historical collection provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crystalary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67782402769027,"sku":"barrydwr9-2of2-217","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/4634\/8931\/files\/IMG_32542.jpg?v=1791935516","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrystalary.com\/products\/hancockite-franklin-franklin-mining-district-sussex-county-new-jersey-usa-copy","provider":"The Crystalary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}