Cubic Zirconia and Caledonite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Caledonite

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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

5.50-6.005.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cubic Zirconia and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cubic Zirconia and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.