Anthophyllite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anthophyllite is a noun meaning (mineralogy) A dark brown amphibole mineral; a mixed silicate of iron and magnesium.
Meaning
(mineralogy) A dark brown amphibole mineral; a mixed silicate of iron and magnesium.
Example Sentences
Anthophyllite is of a brownish colour, and glistening, pearly, pseudo-metallic lustre; it occurs massive, the mass consisting of crystals or crystalline fibres often disposed in a radiating form.
Word Forms
- anthophyllites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asbestos, protoanthophyllite, apophyllite, ganophyllite, ampholite, chlorophoenicite.
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