Clinozoisite

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Skardu Area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
0.22 carats
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Clinozoisite was discovered in 1896 in Tyrol, Austria, and is named because of its monoclinic crystallography and resemblance to zoisite.

Clinozoisite is colourless, yellow, greenish or pale rose-red mineral similar to Epidote, but containing little iron.
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Clinozoisite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
 
 
 

Clinozoisite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Clinozoisite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.15 cts
Heaviest:3.69 cts
Average:0.66 cts
Total photos:26
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0.15ct to 0.50ct0.50ct to 0.86ct0.86ct to 1.21ct1.21ct to 1.57ct1.57ct to 1.92ct1.92ct to 2.27ct2.27ct to 2.63ct2.63ct to 2.98ct2.98ct to 3.34ct3.34ct to 3.69ct
General Information
Chemical Formula
Ca
 
2
Al
 
3
(SiO
 
4
)
 
3
(OH)
Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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Mohs Hardness6 to 7
Walter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Specific Gravity
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