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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia

Hodgkinsonite
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Cubic Zirconia and Hodgkinsonite 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
5.50-6.004.06-4.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.54.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.