Hollandite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.05
  
5.50-6.00
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
Distinct / Good, Prismatic
  
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Mohs Hardness
4-6
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Hollandite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Hollandite 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 Hollandite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hollandite- Ba(Mn++++,Mn++)8O16
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Hollandite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hollandite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hollandite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hollandite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.