Biotite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Biotite

Cubic Zirconia

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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

2.7-3.35.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on the {001}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3.08.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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

Biotite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Biotite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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