Cubic Zirconia and Rutile Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Rutile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.004.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cubic Zirconia and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cubic Zirconia and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.