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Cubic Zirconia and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Readily soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00   
2.562   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl   

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Cubic Zirconia and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Cubic Zirconia and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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