Cubic Zirconia and Boulder Opal Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Boulder Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.001.98-2.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Boulder Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Boulder Opal 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 Boulder Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cubic Zirconia and Boulder Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Boulder Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Boulder Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Boulder Opal is 1.98-2.25.