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Cubic Zirconia and Mellite 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
5.50-6.001.58-1.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.52
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.