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Chondrodite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chondrodite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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