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