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Cubic Zirconia
Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia is similar in appearance to natural diamonds, making it one of the most popular man-made stones. Natural and lab-grown diamonds are composed of carbon, while cubic Zirconia consists of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). Cubic Zirconia can also occur in a variety of colors. These stones provide distinctive and affordable substitutes for fancy colored diamonds, or colored gemstones, such as emerald, ruby, and sapphire. If you're on a budget, cubic Zirconia will be a great, inexpensive option for your engagement ring, usually priced at less than $100.

Hardness
Hardness:

8 - 8.5

Density
Density:

5.6 - 6 g/cm³

General Info About Cubic Zirconia

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Physical Properties of Cubic Zirconia

Luster
Sub-adamantine
Diaphaneity
Transparent
Colors
Colourless, pink, green
Magnetism
Non-magnetic
Tenacity
Brittle
Cleavage
None
Fracture
Conchoidal
Crystal System
Isometric
Hardness
8 - 8.5 , Extremely hard
Density
5.6 - 6 g/cm³, Obviously Heavy Weight
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Chemical Properties of Cubic Zirconia

Chemical Classification
Oxides
Silica (SiO2) Content
32%
Formula
ZrO2
Elements listed
O, Zr

Optical Properties of Cubic Zirconia

Refractive Index
2.150-2.182
Optical Character
Isotropic

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Rarity
Easy to obtain
Collection Recommendation
3.8 out of 5
Popularity
4.1
Aesthetic
4.5
Rarity
3.2
Sci-Cultural Value
3.4

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Gemstone Price

Price
$2 ~ $15 /ct

How to Care for Cubic Zirconia?

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Durability
Durable
Scratch resistance
Good

Toughness of Cubic Zirconia

Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Cubic Zirconia has good toughness, making it resistant to breaking and chipping due to its strong internal structure and lack of cleavage, suitable for daily wear.

Stability of Cubic Zirconia

Sensitive
Stable
Cubic Zirconia demonstrates high resistance to water, sunlight, and dry conditions. It also allows for easy cleaning of stains. However, caution should be taken with heat and chemical exposure.
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Characteristics of Cubic Zirconia

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Composition of Cubic Zirconia

Zirconium dioxide

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Uses of Cubic Zirconia

You probably know cubic Zirconia as a very hard clear mineral that is cut into facets and used in the same way as far more expensive diamonds. But this mineral has properties like heat tolerance which makes it good for molds for shaping molten metal. It also has uses in nuclear reactors because it is a poor absorber of neutrons.

Healing Properties of Cubic Zirconia

Cubic Zirconia supposedly enhances focus and enables better clarity of thought. It's said to help you achieve your goals, increasing your perseverance, and allowing you to bounce back from failure. You can use it to connect with the crown, solar plexus, and third eye chakras. Owning cubic Zirconia may remove negativity and replace it with more positive energy.

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