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Riebeckite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Riebeckite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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