Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Grossular Garnet

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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

5.50-6.003.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.