Anthophyllite Definition

ăn′thə-fī līt′, ăn′thŏf ə-līt
noun
A grayish, brownish, or greenish amphibole mineral, (Mg,Fe)7 Si8 O22 (OH)2 , having a fibrous form that is a variety of asbestos.
American Heritage Medicine

(mineralogy) A dark brown amphibole mineral; a mixed silicate of iron and magnesium.

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anthophyllite
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anthophyllites

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