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Clinozoisite

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Noun

Clinozoisite (uncountable), Mineralogy

  1. A mineral found in crystalline schists, a metamorphic product of calcium feldspar.
  • Composition: Hydrous calcium aluminum silicate Failed to parse (PNG conversion failed; check for correct installation of latex, dvips, gs, and convert): Ca_2Al_3O (SiO_4) (Si_2O_7) (OH)


  • Habit: Prismatic crystals with striations parallel to the b-axis.
  • Physical characteristics: Hardness 6-6.5; Specific gravity 3.25-3.37; Luster vitreous, transparent to translucent; Color gray to green or pink.


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