Wavellite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Wavellite

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.365.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wavellite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wavellite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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