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Cubic Zirconia and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
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Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF2

Cubic Zirconia and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Cubic Zirconia and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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