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Cubic Zirconia
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Cubic Zirconia and Periclase 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
5.50-6.003.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cubic Zirconia and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

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

Cubic Zirconia and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.