Definition

A dark brown mineral that is part of the amphibole group, made mostly of silicate, iron, and magnesium, and can appear in fibrous or layered forms.

Example

Anthophyllite is often found in metamorphic rocks and can be used in some industrial applications.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of anthophyllite?

Yeah, it's that mineral that's related to asbestos, right?

Exactly! I found it fascinating how it's a mix of iron and magnesium.

Totally! Minerals like that have such interesting properties.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anthophyllite is formed from "anthos" (from Greek, meaning flower) and "phyllon" (from Greek, meaning leaf). The word refers to a mineral that has a fibrous structure resembling the appearance of flowers or leaves.

Memory Tip

Imagine a mineral that looks like 'flowers' ('anthos') and 'leaves' ('phyllon') — that's how you can remember that anthophyllite is a mineral with a fibrous structure.

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