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Sphalerite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
5.50-6.00   

Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven   
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Sphalerite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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