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TitleClinozoisite
DescriptionClinozoisite is a silicate with the chemcial formula Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH). It is a largely unstudied mineral. It is named after its resemblance to zoisite and the monoclinic crystal form. This sample is approximately 7 cm.
LocationUSA ▹ Massachusetts. Near Huntington.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2002-01-10.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1276.
Key wordsclinozoisite, silicate
Tech details447 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera.
GeoDIL number1961