Ceylonite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Ceylonite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Moissanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Ceylonite and Moissanite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ceylonite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.