A cubic zirconia WILL cut glass. The way to tell it apart from a REAL diamond is that only a real diamond will cut a cubic zirconia.
Cubic zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2). The synthesized material is hard, optically flawless and usually colorless, but may be made in a variety of different colors. Hardness: cubic zirconia has a rating of approximately 8 on Mohs hardness scale vs. a rating of 10 for diamond. cubic zirconia gemstones may be cut differently from diamonds. The facet edges can be rounded or "smooth". Source: Wikipedia
cubic zirconia stones, .925 silver, made in china
Yes, it is, and it's also one of the birthstones for December. Zircon is a naturally-occurring mineral, not to be confused with the synthetic cubic zirconia.
That would depend greatly on your idea of expensive. They are not as expensive as higher quality and rarer stones like diamonds and emeralds. Typically, cubic zirconias are a less expensive choice than diamonds and are sustituted for such.
Cubic zirconia rings are much less expensive than diamond rings. A cubic zirconia ring may cost around $700 while a diamond ring can cost upwards of $40,000. Cubic zirconia is a much less valuable stone than diamond is and cubic zirconia rings are priced as such.
Only as an impurity, in traces. The correct term is cubic zirconia (ZrO2), not cubic zirconium (Zr).
There are many places to purchase cubic zirconia rings. I will give you a few of the places to check. Eves Addiction.com,BizRate.com,overstock.com. Many of them have huge savings off and free shipping.
Minerals are, by definition, naturally occurring. Since cubic zirconia is synthesized in a lab, it is not considered a mineral.
Geologists define minerals as occurring naturally. As cubic zirconia is synthesized in a lab, it is not considered a mineral
Cubic zirconia can be purchased at a variety of offline retailers. Many big-box discount stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Kohls carry cubic zirconia jewelry.
Diamonesk stones are used in personalized engagement and wedding ring sets. Diamonesk is much more brilliant and shiny than cubic zirconia and doesn't dull with use as cubic zirconia does.
Cubic zirconia more closely resembles diamonds than rhinestones. Cubic zirconia are hard, durable and can't be distinguished unless under a trained eye of jewelry professional.
Yes, you can super glue cubic zirconia. It's an excellent way to stick small gems back in the holder.
The price range for cubic zirconia necklaces is quite large. Prices range from under $10 at discount/big box stores and can reach over $500 depending on the size and metal that the cubic zirconia is set in.
Don't confuse zirconium (Zr) with zirconia (ZrO2). Pure (without dopants) zirconia is incolor and transparent.
The differences between a diamond and a cubic zirconia necklaces are the differences in the precious rocks used. What makes the difference in the necklace are the properties of the diamond and a cubic zirconia. The diamonds is stiffer and lighter and obviously more expensive.