Moldavite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38
5.50-6.00
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moldavite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moldavite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moldavite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moldavite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moldavite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.