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Cubic Zirconia and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

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
5.50-6.00
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.