Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
3.95-4.10
  
Fracture
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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
  
Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.