Clinozoisite

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Clinozoisite is a mineral, a complex sorosilicate of calcium and aluminium and is usually a grey green colour. Its formula is Ca₂Al₃SiO₄Si₂O₇O(OH).

It was originally discovered in 1896 in Tyrol, Austria and is named for its resemblance to Zoisite.

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• Mineral Handbook
• Mindat
• Webmineral data