#amphibole  a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group
  supertype:  mineral  solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
  member of:  amphibole_group
  substance of:  amphibolite
  subtype:  nephrite  an amphibole mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form; a source of jade that is less valuable than from jadeite; once believed to cure kidney disorders
  subtype:  actinolite  a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
  subtype:  anthophyllite  a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate
  subtype:  asbestos  a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
     subtype:  chrysotile  a gray or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos
     subtype:  tremolite  a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
  subtype:  hornblende  a green to black mineral of the amphibole group; consists of silicates of calcium and sodium and magnesium and iron

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