Cubic Zirconia and Alabaster Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cubic Zirconia and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.