Amazonite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Amazonite

Cubic Zirconia

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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

2.55-2.575.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi₃O₈

ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amazonite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Amazonite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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