Zincite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties

Zincite

Cubic Zirconia

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.905.50-6.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Zincite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cubic Zirconia- ZrO 2 + CaO or Y 2O 3 or MgOUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Zincite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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