Clinozoisite and Pyrope Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope 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 Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Clinozoisite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.