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Microlite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
5.50-6.00  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Microlite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Microlite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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