actinolite

Noun

Meaning

A bright green variety of amphibole occurring usually in fibrous or columnar masses.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

jadeite asbestos amphibole nephrite tremolite augite anthophyllite chrysotile prehnite crocidolite diopside epidote zoisite allanite glaucophane
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Hypernyms

amphibole

Phrases with the word

ferro-actinolite tremolitic actinolite

Examples

Actinolite is an important and common member of the monoclinic series, forming radiating groups of acicular crystals of a bright green or greyish-green color. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

actinoid actinolepid actinoleukin actinolitic actinological actinologist