Wulfenite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Wulfenite

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

6.50-7.005.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

38.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Wulfenite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wulfenite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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