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Cubic Zirconia and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
2.15-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-6
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

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.