Ceylonite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Ceylonite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Ceylonite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.