Clinozoisite

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 so-named because of its resemblance to Zoisite.

References

Mineral Handbook
Mindat
Webmineral data

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