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Clinozoisite Mineral Data
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General Clinozoisite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) = Ca2AlAl2(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 454.36 gm |
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Calcium 17.64 % Ca 24.68 % CaO |
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Aluminum 17.82 % Al 33.66 % Al2O3 |
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Silicon 18.54 % Si 39.67 % SiO2 |
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Hydrogen 0.22 % H 1.98 % H2O |
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Oxygen 45.78 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH) |
| Environment: |
Metamorphic and contact metasomatic rocks. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1896 - Dana # changed from 58.2.1a.4 |
| Locality: |
Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after its resemblance to zoisite and the monoclinic crystal form. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Clinozoisite + Pronunciation  |
| Synonym: |
ICSD 66923 |
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PDF 44-1400 |
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