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Moss Agate and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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none
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Moss Agate and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Ceylonite 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 Moss Agate and Ceylonite chemical formula.

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

Moss Agate and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.