Amphibole Group
Of mineral.
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.
This concept's ID is @1~74032
Amphibole
- amphibole
A mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group.
- asbestos
A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis...
- nephrite
An amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline...
- actinolite
A green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate.
- anthophyllite
A dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate.
- hornblende
A green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and...
Also contains
- tremolite
A white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used...