tremolite
nounEtymology From Tremola San Gottardo in Switzerland, where found, + -ite.
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A pale grey/green amphibole mineral, a type of asbestos, that is a mixed calcium and magnesium silicate, with the chemical formula Ca₂Mg₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂; sometimes used in place of common asbestos.
- Derived terms
- tremolitic