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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

hexagonite

Etymology

From Tremola San Gottardo in Switzerland, where found, + -ite.

Related phrases

chemical formulacommon asbestos

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