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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.Anthophylliteanthophyllite - 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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