Rhodochrosite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3
  
5.50-6.00
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
MnCO3
  
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Rhodochrosite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Rhodochrosite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rhodochrosite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rhodochrosite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rhodochrosite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.