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Cubic Zirconia and Phenakite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.