Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Iolite

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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

5.50-6.002.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.