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Hibonite 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
3.84
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hibonite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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