#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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