actinolite

ac·tin·o·lite

A0069000 (ăk-tĭn′ə-līt′)n. A greenish amphibole mineral, Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂, that occurs in several forms, including a fibrous form that is a variety of asbestos.

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(ækˈtɪnəˌlaɪt) n (Minerals) a green mineral of the amphibole group consisting of calcium magnesium iron silicate. Formula: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2[C19: from actino- (from the radiating crystals in some forms) + -lite]

ac•tin•o•lite

(ækˈtɪn lˌaɪt)

n. a variety of amphibole, occurring in greenish bladed crystals or in masses. [1825–35] ac•tin`o•lit′ic (-ˈɪt ɪk) adj.

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actinolite - a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicateamphibole - a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole groupamphibole group - a group of minerals with similar crystal structures containing a silicate chain and combinations of chiefly sodium and calcium and magnesium and iron and aluminum

actinolite

(ăktĭn`əlīt): see amphiboleamphibole
, any of a group of widely distributed rock-forming minerals, magnesium-iron silicates, often with traces of calcium, aluminum, sodium, titanium, and other elements.
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actinolite

[‚ak′tin·ə‚līt] (mineralogy) Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂ A green, monoclinic rock-forming amphibole; a variety of asbestos occurring in needlelike crystals and in fibrous or columnar forms; specific gravity 3-3.2.

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noun a green mineral of the amphibole group

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