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Cubic Zirconia

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Formula:
ZrO2
Colour:
Colourless, pink, green (rare)
Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine
Hardness:
8
Specific Gravity:
5.6 - 6.0
An artificial diamond simulant, used as a gemstone.

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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
39976
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:39976:0

Physical Properties of Cubic ZirconiaHide

Lustre:
Sub-Adamantine
Transparency:
Transparent
Colour:
Colourless, pink, green (rare)
Comment:
Green presents production difficulties - color settles
Hardness:
8 on Mohs scale
Hardness Data:
Measured
Tenacity:
Brittle
Cleavage:
None Observed
Fracture:
Conchoidal
Density:
5.6 - 6.0 g/cm3 (Measured)    
Comment:
Varies due to additives

Chemistry of Cubic ZirconiaHide

Mindat Formula:
ZrO2
Element Weights:
Element% weight
Zr74.032 %
O25.968 %

Calculated from ideal end-member formula.
Elements listed:
O, Zr - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Synonyms of Cubic ZirconiaHide

Other InformationHide

Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Industrial Uses:
Gemstones

Internet Links for Cubic ZirconiaHide

References for Cubic ZirconiaHide

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