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Cubic Zirconia and Variscite Physical Properties

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
5.50-6.00
2.42-2.58
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Cubic Zirconia and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Cubic Zirconia and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.