Cubic Zirconia and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Chrysocolla

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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

5.50-6.002.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Cubic Zirconia and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Cubic Zirconia and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.