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Anthophyllite

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An`thoph´yl`lite
n.1.A mineral of the hornblende group, of a yellowish gray or clove brown color.
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Noun1.Anthophyllite - a dark brown mineral of the amphibole groupanthophyllite - a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate
amphibole - a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group
amphibole 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
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The six asbestos minerals recognized by the government are: - tremolite asbestos - actinolite asbestos, - anthophyllite asbestos, - chrysotile asbestos, - amosite asbestos, - crocidolite asbestos.
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