Definition of zirconia in English English dictionary
The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light
The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties
a white crystalline oxide; used in refractories and in insulation and abrasives and enamels and glazes
On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummomd light
Cubic zirconia (or 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. It should not be confused with zircon, which is a zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4). It is sometimes erroneously called "cubic zirconium"
A synthetic gemstone used in jewelry as an imitation diamond Cut with the same brilliance, weighing 80% heavier, does not have the strength properties of a diamond
The most successful simulated diamond properties such as refraction, hardness, and specific gravity are remarkably similar to diamonds Cubic zirconia are very hard to distinguish from diamonds; sometimes a jewelers loop will be needed to see the difference