Cubic Zirconia and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cubic Zirconia and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.