Carnelian and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Carnelian

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.645.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Carnelian and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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