Cubic Zirconia and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.003.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Cubic Zirconia and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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

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Cubic Zirconia and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.