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Cubic Zirconia

Properties, Meanings, Powers & Uses

"Stone of Practicality"

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ˈkyü-bik zərˈkōnēə

Cubic Zirconia, a man made crystal not to be confused with Zircon, Zirconia or Zirconium, is formed in a much quicker manner than a naturally occurring gemstone. It is said though, that German mineralogist detected and identified Cubic Zirconia in a natural setting in the early 1900s; but have to this day been unable to locate another strain.

The material is said to originally be created for use as a refractory material that would be impervious to high heat and chemical damage, hoping to use it for lasers and other optical operations. Although Cubic Zirconia is not as hard as a diamond, it will indeed cut glass just the same, as long as it has a quality cut and professional polish.

Clear when created in the lab, different minerals may be added to create a wide range of beautiful colors. The Cubic Zirconia and its hard, brilliant adamantine luster and robustly refracted clarity, has been favored by venerable sages and seers.

Scientific Properties

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Mohs Hardness of 8.25-8.5 with an isometric cubic crystal structure

Zirconia has the specific chemical formula ZrO2; this material however will not crystallize in the cubic system through normal syntheses. Use of a stabilizer (usually of yttria or calcium oxide) must be added to the source powder in order to coax it to crystallize as isotropic crystals.

Cubic zirconia is crystallographically isometric, which is an important attribute of a would-be diamond simulant. During synthesis zirconium oxide would naturally form monoclinic crystals, its stable form under normal atmospheric conditions. The amount of stabilizer used is dependent on the variations of the many recipes of each of the individual manufacturers. Therefore the physical and optical properties of synthesized CZ vary greatly (not unlike diamonds), all values being within range windows to be considered Cubic Zirconia. Stabilized with Yttria CZ has a moh’s hardness of 8.25, with Calcium Oxide it increases to 8.5 on the Moh’s scale.

Clear when created in the lab, different minerals may be added to create a wide range of beautiful colors.

Metaphysical Properties

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Cubic Zirconia is said to exhibit several of the same metaphysical properties as zirconium. Zirconium oxide is the base powder used in the creation of CZ and it is abundant in lunar and asteroidal rock, as well as being a byproduct of titanium processing. Zirconium is also highly resistant to corrosion and is commonly used as alloy in artificial joints and medical implants. All of which does in fact affect the metaphysical impacts of this lovely stone.

Cubic Zirconia is believed to improve focus, increase clarity and release the unpleasant edge of one’s ego. Called “the stone of practicality,” some practitioners use it for grounding. While some users apply cubic zirconia to remove illusion and drain selfishness; yet there are still some who do not believe that the cz has any power at all.

Healing Properties

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The Cubic Zirconia with its incredible refractive light is a powerful healing stone, with a perfectly aligned crystalline structure. Energetically linked in similarities to the quartz stone, it clears and balances all of one’s chakras, releasing blockages as well as increasing general energy flow.

While aligning one’s energetic and physical bodies, the cz provides a sense of calm and balance which in turn relieves stress and promotes inner peace. This beauty will cleanse and strengthen one’s aura raising the energetic vibration which in turn creates a personal protective shield.

Magical Properties

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Energy: Protective & Restorative
Element: Akasha / Light
Planet: Earth
Deities: Gaia, Goddess, The All
Powers:
Spirituality and Communication
Candle Color: White

For those that have a close connection to the Cubic Zirconia, it may be easier to detect its energy vibration, and once tuned into that energy it is not unusual to experience clairaudience. This stone has an inherent ability to relay communication quickly with very little distortion. Along with this it conveys a cleansing/clearing energy that will detoxify one’s mind and summon clarity to all visions.

Zodiac Properties

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Zodiac Stone of:

Associations:

Birthstone: Not a Traditional Birthstone for any Month

Chakra Properties

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Aligning with the 7th, or Crown Chakra, which is linked to higher knowledge, the Cubic Zirconia stone is known to keep one’s ego in check, allowing internal judgement and intimidation to be alleviated. This ensures freedom from the general conventions of the material world, allowing humility and acceptance of humbleness in oneself and increasing one’s value in human life. These shifts will allow a positive change in ones perspective, bringing about a more practical vision.

Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Love Is In The Earth by Melody, 1997
Wheels of Life
by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones
by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
Jewelry & Gems for Self-Discovery by Shakti Carola Navran, 2008
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Gemstone Energy Medicine Healing Body, Mind and Spirit by Michael Katz, 2005
Healing Crystals and Gemstones
by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002
Personal Experience and Personal Accounts of Others In the Metaphysical Field of Work

The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.

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