Clinozoisite and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Clinozoisite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Clinozoisite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.