Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Strontianite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.003.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.53.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.