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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia

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Cubic Zirconia and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.003.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.