Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Sapphire

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.035.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit parting

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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.

Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sapphire- 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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Sapphire and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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