Cubic Zirconia and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
3.63-3.79
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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{110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3.5
  
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
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.