Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.002.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.