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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia

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Cubic Zirconia and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.004.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cubic Zirconia and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cubic Zirconia and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.