anthophyllite
/ˌænθəˈfɪlaɪt/
noun
- 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.