Sylvite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Sylvite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite 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

Sylvite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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