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Labradorite 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
2.69-2.72
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Labradorite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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