Spinel and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Spinel

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.64-3.665.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

88.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAl₂O₄

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

Spinel and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Spinel and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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