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Cubic Zirconia and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Cubic Zirconia and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Cubic Zirconia and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.