Richterite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Richterite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Diopside chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Richterite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Richterite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Richterite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Richterite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.