About Clinozoisite
A calcium aluminum silicate, a member of the epidote group, often pale green to greyish. It promotes emotional balance and clarity, helping to release negative emotions and foster well-being.
Primary Hues
Grey, Green, Yellow, Pink, Brown
Geological & Scientific Details
Clinozoisite is classified as a sorosilicates epidote group mineral which typically crystallizes in the monoclinic system. Its chemical formula is Ca2Al3(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH). Common crystal habits include elongated primatic crystals, striated; granular to fibrous.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Sorosilicates Epidote group
- Chemical Formula: Ca2Al3(Si2O7)(SiO4)O(OH)
- IMA Symbol: Czo[1]
- Crystal System: Monoclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Colorless, green, gray, light green, yellow green, pink
- Crystal Habit: Elongated primatic crystals, striated; granular to fibrous
- Twinning: Lamellar on {100} uncommon
- Cleavage: Perfect on {001}
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: Grayish white
- Diaphaneity: Transparent to translucent