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Cubic Zirconia and Grandidierite 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
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.