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Adamite and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Adamite and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite and Star 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Adamite and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adamite and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adamite and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adamite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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