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$\mathbb{Z}$-module structure of the subring generated by an algebraic number

Let $a$ and $b$ be algebraic numbers which are not necessarily algebraic integers. Is there some invariant that allows us to determine whether $\mathbb Z[a]$ and $\mathbb Z[b]$ are isomorphic as $\mathbb Z$-modules?


Initial version of the question: Let $a$ be an algebraic number which is not necessarily an algebraic integer. What is the $\mathbb Z$-module structure of $\mathbb{Z}[a]$?