anthophylliteMin.|ænθəʊˈfɪlaɪt, -ˈɒfɪlaɪt| [f.mod.L. anthophyllum clove + -ite; from its clove-brown colour (Schumacher).] A variety of horn-blende found in Norway. 1843W. Humble Dict.Geol., Anthophyllite..of a yellowish grey, or brownish colour..the prismatic schiller-spar of Mohs.