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Clinozoisite Mineral Data

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General Clinozoisite Information

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