Emerald and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Emerald

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.785.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect on the [0001]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-88.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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

Emerald and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Emerald and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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