Ammolite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Ammolite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and Clinozoisite 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 Ammolite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Ammolite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ammolite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ammolite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ammolite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.