Andradite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
5.50-6.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
none
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Andradite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 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.
Andradite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.