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Cubic Zirconia and Papagoite 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
5.50-6.00
3.25
1.5 Fracture
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Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cubic Zirconia and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cubic Zirconia and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.