Clinozoisite and Paraiba Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.