Clinozoisite and Zoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38
3.20-3.50
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Clinozoisite and Zoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clinozoisite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite 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 Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
Clinozoisite and Zoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinozoisite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinozoisite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinozoisite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.