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Glaucophane and Cubic Zirconia 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
3-3.155.50-6.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.58.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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