Cubic Zirconia and Steatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
2.20-2.80
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
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Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cubic Zirconia and Steatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Steatite 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 Steatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cubic Zirconia and Steatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Steatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Steatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.20-2.80 whereas that of Steatite is 2.20-2.80.