Umbalite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33
5.50-6.00
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
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Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Umbalite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula
While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Umbalite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Cubic Zirconia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Cubic Zirconia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 5.50-6.00 whereas that of Cubic Zirconia is 5.50-6.00.