).svg)
cubic simulant
Cubic Zirconia (Faceted (Brilliant Cut))
ZrO2 (stabilised with Y2O3 or CaO)
Quick Facts
Hardness
8.0
Specific Gravity
5.65
Refractive Index
2.15
Crystal Structure
cubic[m3m]:{111}@1.0 + {100}@0.8 cubic
m3m
{111} {100}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)8.0
Specific Gravity5.65
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal
LustreAdamantine to sub-adamantine
Optical Properties
Refractive Index2.15
Dispersion0.06
Origin & Identification
Originsimulant
Growth Methodskull melting
Interactive Preview
Open this crystal in the CDL Playground to rotate, export, and explore in 3D.
Open in Playground cubic[m3m]:{111}@1.0 + {100}@0.8 Natural Counterpart
The natural gem this simulant imitates
Related Minerals
Other minerals in the cubic system
