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Periclase and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.95.50-6.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-68.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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