Poudretteite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
  
5.50-6.00
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Poudretteite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Poudretteite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.