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Cubic Zirconia and Azurite Physical Properties

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
5.50-6.00
3.70-3.90
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Azurite 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 Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.

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