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Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.60
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Aegirine and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Aegirine is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.

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