Alunite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.9
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
On {0001}, perfect
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Alunite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Alunite and Diopside 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 Alunite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Alunite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alunite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alunite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alunite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.