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Alexandrite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
5.50-6.00   

Fracture
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Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
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Mohs Hardness
8.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Alexandrite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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