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Almandine and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.305.50-6.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine 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 Almandine and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Almandine and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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