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Cubic Zirconia and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Not Available   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cubic Zirconia and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Cubic Zirconia and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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