Clinozoisita
Clinozoisita is a mineral with formula Ca₂Al₃(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH), in the Silicatos (Sorosilicatos) group. This specimen comes from Cantera Los Serranos, Albatera, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, España.
Description
Fibrous aggregates of green clinozoisite with dark almandine garnet crystals scattered over matrix. Vitreous luster and acicular prismatic habit. Very good for a loupe.
History of this specimen
Los Serranos (Orihuela) stands out for its metamorphic formations rich in clinozoisite and garnets, thanks to the presence of schists and gneisses that favor the growth of these minerals. The area is highly appreciated by collectors for the aesthetics and color of its specimens.
About the locality
For nearly three decades, this quarry in Albatera produced stone for roads and railways, along with beautiful minerals like quartz and epidote. After closing due to the construction slump, the site was abandoned, though you can still find small minerals among its rocks today.
Technical data
- Catalogue No.
- 0586
- Composition
- Ca₂Al₃(Si₂O₇)(SiO₄)O(OH)
- Name
- Clinozoisita
- Group
- Silicatos (Sorosilicatos)
- Associations
- Granate Almandino
- Mine
- Cantera Los Serranos
- District / Municipality
- Albatera
- Province
- Alicante
- Region
- Comunidad Valenciana
- Country
- España
- Size (cm)
- 10 x 6 x 5
- Weight
- 197 g
- Etymology
- It is the monoclinic form ('klino') of zoisite.
- Quality
- Buena
- Value trend
- Estable
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