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Grossular and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
5.50-6.00   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
none   
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Grossular and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Grossular and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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