Zircon (var. cyrtolite)

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Zircon (var. cyrtolite), 3.9 cm, from Baringer Hill, Llano County, Texas. Ex William Niven collection ca. 1890; Blake Barnett photo.

Product details

SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 281

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
William NivenNot disclosed

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Zircon
Mineral guide
Learn about Zircon
lustrous tetragonal crystals in cinnamon to red-brown hues, gemmy to opaque, high density, and a metamictization history that intrigues collectors.
Regional guide
Zircon from Llano County
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