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Noun: actinolite  ak'ti-nu,lIt
  1. A green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
    "Actinolite is often found in metamorphic rocks"

Derived forms: actinolites

Type of: amphibole

Part of: amphibole group

Encyclopedia: Actinolite, Ontario