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Cubic Zirconia and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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