Anorthite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.77
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Anorthite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Anorthite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.