Mellite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Mellite

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.58-1.605.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

{011} Imperfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

28.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Mellite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Brown Gemstones

Mellite Vs Morion

Mellite Vs Narsarsukite

Mellite Vs Mother of Pearl

Mellite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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