Cubic Zirconia and Zircon Physical Properties

Cubic Zirconia

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-6.003.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZrSiO₄

Cubic Zirconia and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Cubic Zirconia and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Cubic Zirconia and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cubic Zirconia and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cubic Zirconia and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cubic Zirconia is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.