Synthetic cubic zirconia (CZ) entered the market as a gemstone around 1976 and is still present the most widely used diamond simulant. It is not related to natural Zircon.
Zirconia has the chemical formula ZrO2.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 7 to 7.5
- Density: 4.7 g/cm³
Synthetic cubic zirconia (CZ) entered the market as a gemstone around 1976 and is still present the most widely used diamond simulant. It is not related to natural Zircon. Zirconia has the...
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Cubic Zirconia (CZ)
Synthetic cubic zirconia (CZ) entered the market as a gemstone around 1976 and is still present the most widely used diamond simulant. It is not related to natural Zircon.
Zirconia has the chemical formula ZrO2.
Facts:
- Mohs hardness: 7 to 7.5
- Density: 4.7 g/cm³
