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Lazulite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Lazulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.04-3.17   
5.50-6.00   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Cleavage
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references   
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Lazulite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Lazulite 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 Lazulite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Lazulite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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