Semi-precious diamond-like gemstone (6)

I believe the answer is:

zircon

(Other definitions for zircon that I've seen before include "Crystal-like semi-precious stone" , "Gemstone, maybe jacinth" , "jargoon?" , "Mineral of gem quality" , "'Hard mineral, semi-precious gemstone (6)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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