Peridot and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Peridot

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.54-1.555.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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

Peridot and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Peridot and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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