Cubic Zirconia and Goshenite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Goshenite

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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

5.50-6.002.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cubic Zirconia and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Cubic Zirconia and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.