Adamite and Ruby Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48
  
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Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
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Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
6.5-9
  
Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
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Adamite and Ruby Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Adamite and Ruby Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
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Adamite and Ruby Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Ruby Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Ruby Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is Not Available whereas that of Ruby Zoisite is Not Available.