Cubic Zirconia and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Cubic Zirconia and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Cubic Zirconia and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.