Clinozoisite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Clinozoisite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.