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Semi Precious Stone Cubic Zirconia

Cubic zirconia (or CZ) is a zirconium oxide (ZrO2), and a mineral, which is extremely rare in nature but it, is widely synthesized for use of diamond stimulant. The synthesized material is very hard, optically flawless and normally colorless, but could be made in a variety of different colors. It should not be confused with zircon, which is a zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4).

Historical Facts of Cubic zirconia

Refractive index: 2.15–2.18 (B-G interval)

Hardness: 8.5, harder than other natural gem stones

Mineral: Yellowish monoclinic mineral baddeleyite

Specific gravity: Weigh above 1.7 times more than a diamond

Color: Colorless, but could be made in yellow, orange, red, green, purple, pink, golden brown

Gemstone Cubic Zirconia Jewelry