protoanthophyllite

noun

protoanthophyllite

noun

Etymology Named for being a protoamphibole polymorph of anthophyllite.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, oxygen, silicon, and sodium.

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