Clinozoisite and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
4.27-4.35
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Clinozoisite and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Witherite 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 Witherite 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 Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Clinozoisite and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.