actinolite
nounEtymology From actino- + -lite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A mineral with monoclinic crystals of the chemical formula Ca₂(Mg,Fe)₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂, belonging to the amphibole group.
- Synonyms
- asbestinite
- Derived terms
- actinolitic