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Smithsonite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.65
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [1011]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smithsonite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Smithsonite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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