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Chrome Pyrope and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80   
5.50-6.00   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome Pyrope and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Pyrope 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 Chrome Pyrope and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Chrome Pyrope and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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