Prase and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Prase and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Moss Agate chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Prase and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

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