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Cubic Zirconia
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Cubic Zirconia and Jadeite 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
5.50-6.003.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.