riebeckite

noun

riebeckite

noun

Etymology From German Riebeck + -ite, named after German explorer Emil Riebeck.

Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A form of amphibole rich in sodium, the fibrous form of which, crocidolite, is a type of asbestos.

Derived terms: magnesioriebeckite

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