amphibole

/ˌæmfəˈboʊl/
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Other forms: amphiboles

Definitions of amphibole
  1. noun
    a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group
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    nephrite
    an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders
    actinolite
    a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
    anthophyllite
    a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate
    asbestos
    a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
    hornblende
    a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron
    chrysotile
    a grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos
    tremolite
    a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
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    mineral
    solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
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