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Cubic Zirconia
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Cubic Zirconia and Nepheline 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
5.50-6.002.55-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Nepheline 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 Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.