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 5 facts

    A mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group.

  • asbestos 2 facts

    A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis...

  • nephrite 0 facts

    An amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline...

  • actinolite 0 facts

    A green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate.

  • anthophyllite 0 facts

    A dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate.

  • hornblende 0 facts

    A green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and...

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  • tremolite 0 facts

    A white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used...