Diopside and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Diopside and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Dumortierite 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 Diopside and Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Diopside and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.