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monocliniccommonSilicates
Clinozoisite
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)
The image displays well-formed, prismatic crystals of clinozoisite, exhibiting a greenish-brownish hue and a distinct vitreous luster.
Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Mohs Hardness
6Crystal System
monoclinicLuster
vitreousStreak Color
whiteCleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {100}Fracture
unevenSpecific Gravity
3.25Colors
yellowish-green, brownish-green, gray, pink, colorlessTransparency
transparentType Locality
Schwarzenstein Mt., Zemmgrund, Ziller valley, North Tyrol, Tyrol, AustriaMineral Group
SilicatesUses
collector, scientific researchAssociated Minerals
quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, garnet, chloriteRarity
commonGeological Context
Clinozoisite is a common metamorphic mineral, typically forming in medium-grade regional metamorphic rocks, especially those rich in calcium, such as altered limestones or mafic igneous rocks.
