Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.003.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.59-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.