actinolite

[ ak-tin-l-ahyt, ak-tuh-nl- ]

nounMineralogy.
  1. a variety of amphibole, occurring in greenish bladed crystals or in masses.

Origin of actinolite

1
First recorded in 1825–35; actino- + -lite

Other words from actinolite

  • ac·tin·o·lit·ic [ak-tin-l-it-ik, ak-tuh-nl-], /ækˌtɪn lˈɪt ɪk, ˌæk tə nl-/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for actinolite

actinolite

/ (ækˈtɪnəˌlaɪt) /


noun
  1. a green mineral of the amphibole group consisting of calcium magnesium iron silicate. Formula: Ca 2 (Mg,Fe) 5 Si 8 O 22 (OH) 2

Origin of actinolite

1
C19: from actino- (from the radiating crystals in some forms) + -lite

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Scientific definitions for actinolite

actinolite

[ ăk-tĭnə-līt′ ]


  1. A greenish variety of amphibole. Actinolite is a monoclinic mineral, and occurs in long, slender, green needlelike crystals, or in fibrous, radiated forms in metamorphic rocks. Chemical formula: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22OH2.

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