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TitleClinozoisite
DescriptionClinozoisite is a silicate with the chemical formula, Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH). It is a largely unstudied mineral. Clinozoisite is named after its resemblance to zoisite and the monoclinic crystal form. This sample is approximately 7 cm.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2002-01-10.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1263.
Key wordsclinozoisite, silicate
Tech details589 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number1965