Diopside and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
3.14-3.25
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Diopside and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.