AMPHIBOLE GROUP
(noun)Definitions
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Amphibole Group.
Amphibole Group - as a noun
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
Example Sentences
"The amphibole group is a group of minerals commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks."
"Actinolite and hornblende are two common minerals within the amphibole group."
"The minerals in the amphibole group have a characteristic dark color and elongated crystal shape."
"Asbestos, a member of the amphibole group, has been widely used in construction materials."
"The amphibole group is known for its excellent cleavage and prismatic habit."
