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Is zircon actually rarer than diamond?

Question #152476. Asked by daver852.
Last updated Jun 17 2026.
Originally posted Jun 16 2026 9:17 PM.

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Not at all...Zircon is incredibly abundant in the Earth's crust and can be found almost anywhere in the world, while diamonds can only be found in a few places. The confusion may arise in the fact that gem quality Zircon is fairly rare, but even then, it is still more common that diamond.

link https://gem-a.com/gem-hub/understanding-zircon/

link https://www.gemsbiz.com/blog/explore/the-difference-between-diamond-zircon?fc=module&srsltid=AfmBOopgeqjpOsKDh3tqgYtWnYz6b2XG5pRmFJTsEGjolH5ECQdLmlDJ

link https://www.jewelleryandgiftsmalta.com/index.php/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-zircones-and-diamonds

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Jun 17 2026, 12:16 AM
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