Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Ruby

Cubic Zirconia

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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

3.97-4.055.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

No true cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

98.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al ₂ O ₃

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

Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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

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Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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