Clinozoisite and Natrolite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite 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 Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinozoisite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.