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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia

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Cubic Zirconia and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.004.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.