Cubic Zirconia and Ekanite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Ekanite

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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

5.50-6.003.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cubic Zirconia and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.