Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
2.9-3.5
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite 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 Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.