tremolite

[trem-uh-lahyt]

noun

Mineralogy.

1. a white or grayish variety of amphibole, Ca 2 Mg 5 Si 8 O 22 (OH) 2 , usually occurring in bladed crystals.

tremolite

/ ˈtrɛməˌlaɪt /

noun

1. 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: Ca 2 (Mg,Fe) 5 Si 8 O 22 (OH) 2

Other Word Forms

• tremolitic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tremolite¹

1790–1800; named after Tremola , valley in Switzerland; -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of tremolite¹

C18: from Tremola , name of Swiss valley where it was found + _-ite

Example Sentences

One internal document from 1973 allegedly says: "Our baby powder contains talc fragments classifiable as fiber. Occasionally sub-trace quantities of tremolite or actinolite are identifiable…"

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In March, the FDA recalled at least three products, including Claire’s Eye Shadows, Compact Powder and Contour Palette after they tested positive for tremolite asbestos.

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At least three products — including Claire's Eye Shadows, Compact Powder and Contour Palette — have tested positive for tremolite asbestos, the FDA said Tuesday.

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Some of them, including tremolite, also occur as unremarkable “non-asbestiform” rocks.

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Of the crayons tested, one, a green Playskool crayon, tested positive for trace amounts of tremolite, a form of asbestos.

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