Marble and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Marble and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble and Clinozoisite 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 Marble and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Marble- CaCO3
• Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Marble and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marble and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marble and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marble is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.