Meaning Of The Word Tremolite

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tremolite in American English
a hard, white to dark-gray, monoclinic amphibole, Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2, that is closely related to actinolite and found in either fibrous or crystalline form; hydrous calcium magnesium silicate
noun: a white or grayish variety of amphibole, Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2, usually occurring in bladed crystals

tremolite in British English
noun: a white or pale green mineral of the amphibole group consisting of calcium magnesium silicate. When occurring in fibrous habit, it is used as a form of asbestos. Formula: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5 Si8 O22(OH)2

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