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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia

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Cubic Zirconia and Prehnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.002.80-2.95
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Cubic Zirconia and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)

Cubic Zirconia and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.