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Brookite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brookite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 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.

Brookite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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