Mohawkite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Mohawkite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Clinozoisite chemical formula.

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

Mohawkite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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