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Cubic Zirconia and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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Cubic Zirconia and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

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Cubic Zirconia and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.

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