Jadeite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Jadeite

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.385.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Jadeite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Jadeite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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