Cubic Zirconia and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
2.74-2.76
  
Fracture
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UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Cubic Zirconia and Phosphosiderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Cubic Zirconia and Phosphosiderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Phosphosiderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Phosphosiderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.74-2.76 whereas that of Phosphosiderite is 2.74-2.76.