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Cubic Zirconia and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Cubic Zirconia and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Cubic Zirconia and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.