Andradite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.70-4.10
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
none
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Andradite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Andradite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Andradite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Andradite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Andradite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.