#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
supertype: mineral solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
member: amphibole a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group
member: 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
member: actinolite a green mineral of the amphibole group; calcium magnesium iron silicate
member: anthophyllite a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate
member: asbestos a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
member: tremolite a white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used as a form of asbestos
member: 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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