Cubic Zirconia and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.50-6.00
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
7.5
  
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
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.