anthophyllite

/ˌænθəˈfɪlaɪt/
noun
  1. A mineral that is a type of asbestos, usually brown or green, found in metamorphic rocks.
    • Anthophyllite was once used in some industrial insulation materials.
    • Miners were warned about the health risks of inhaling anthophyllite dust.
    • The geologist identified a sample of anthophyllite in the rock formation.
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