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Noun: anthophyllite  ,an-thu'fi,lIt
  1. A dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate
    "Anthophyllite can form asbestos-like fibers"

Derived forms: anthophyllites

Type of: amphibole

Part of: amphibole group

Encyclopedia: Anthophyllite