Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.003.50-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine 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 Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.