Austinite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.12
  
5.50-6.00
  
Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Austinite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Austinite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Austinite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Austinite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Austinite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.