Cubic Zirconia and Cordierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
2.57-2.66
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Mg2Al4Si5O18
  
Cubic Zirconia and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Cubic Zirconia and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.