Cubic Zirconia and Elbaite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Elbaite

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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

5.50-6.002.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Cubic Zirconia and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.