Sard and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Sard

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.635.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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

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Sard and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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