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Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Very brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia 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 Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.

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