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Zinnwaldite and Cubic Zirconia Physical Properties


Cubic Zirconia and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1   
5.50-6.00   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0   
8.5   

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

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Zinnwaldite and Cubic Zirconia Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Cubic Zirconia chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Cubic Zirconia Specific Gravity

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

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