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Azurite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Azurite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite 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 Azurite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Azurite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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