Titanite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Titanite

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

3.48-3.605.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.58.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Titanite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Titanite 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 Titanite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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

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Titanite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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