Cubic Zirconia and Baddeleyite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
5.5-6.0
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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{001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Cubic Zirconia and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cubic Zirconia and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.