Moss Agate and Iolite Physical Properties

Moss Agate and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
• Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Moss Agate and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moss Agate and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moss Agate and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moss Agate is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.