Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite

Ca₂Al₃(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)

Epidote supergroup, sorosilicate mineral

Properties

Chemical formula
Ca₂Al₃(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)
Group
Silicates
Crystal system
Monoclinic
Hardness (Mohs)
Color
Colorless
Luster
Streak
Density
Cleavage
Fracture
Tenacity
Crystal habit
Transparency
Space group
P2₁/m
Fluorescence
Magnetism
Radioactivity
Refractive index
Optical character
Birefringence
Pleochroism
Strunz classification
9.BG.05a
Dana classification
58.2.1a.4
IMA status
Approved mineral and/or valid name (A)
IMA symbol
Czo
Locality
Type locality
Discovery year

Etymology

Named after monoclinic crystal system

Source: Wikidata

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