Cubic Zirconia and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Rock Crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.002.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cubic Zirconia and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cubic Zirconia and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.