ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include asbestos, protoanthophyllite, apophyllite, ganophyllite, ampholite, chlorophoenicite.

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