Tinaksite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Tinaksite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite 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

Tinaksite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

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