tremolite

Noun
  1. A white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos (synset 114750120)
    is a type of: asbestos - a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
    belongs to: amphibole group - a group of minerals with similar crystal structures containing a silicate chain and combinations of chiefly sodium and calcium and magnesium and iron and aluminum

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