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Ruby and Adamite 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
3.97-4.054.32-4.48
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
No true cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
93.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Ruby and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby and Adamite 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 Ruby and Adamite chemical formula.

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

Ruby and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ruby and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ruby and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ruby is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.