Cubic Zirconia and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
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Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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Cubic Zirconia and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Cubic Zirconia and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.