A bright green variety of amphibole occurring usually in fibrous or columnar masses.
One of the amphibole group of minerals. A light green silicate of calcium, magnesium, and iron.
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as translucent bright- to gray-green tough interlocking fibers which are flexible and elastic. Actinolite has not been used commercially, although it is sometimes a contaminant in asbestos-containing products.
a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
A type of amphibole asbestos, actinolite is a green mineral comprised of calcium, magnesium, and iron silicate. Actinolite is one of the six fibrous minerals in the asbestos family. Actinolite was never used commercially.
A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Actinolite was never used in commercial products.
type of asbestos from amphibole group.
a form of asbestos that has limited industrial use. They are found in certain consumer products, such as talcum powder and vermiculite.