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Spodumene and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
5.50-6.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spodumene and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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