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Cubic Zirconia and Pectolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {100} and {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.