Cubic Zirconia and Sard Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Sard

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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

5.50-6.002.58-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cubic Zirconia and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cubic Zirconia and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.