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Adamite and Ruby Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.32-4.483.97-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
No true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.59
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Adamite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Ruby 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 Adamite and Ruby chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ruby- Al 2 O 3

Adamite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.97-4.05 whereas that of Ruby is 3.97-4.05.