- Actinolite - Wikipedia
Actinolite is an amphibole silicate mineral with the chemical formula Ca2(Mg4 5–2 5Fe2+0 5–2 5)Si8O22(OH)2 The name actinolite is derived from the Greek word aktis (ἀκτίς), meaning "beam" or "ray", because of the mineral's fibrous nature [3]
- Actinolite Meanings and Crystal Properties - The Crystal Council
Actinolite is an amphibole silicate mineral that crystallizes in the form of long blades or a skinny needle like structure This crystal is mainly found in its distinct dark green color, but can also be seen as white, yellow, grey or black This mineral was first recorded back in 1794 by R Kirwan
- Actinolite Mineral Information - Silicate mineral
Actinolite (ac-tin’-o-lite) is a bright-green or grayish-green monoclinic silicate mineral of the amphibole group: Ca 2 (Mg,Fe) 5 Si 8 O 22 (OH) 2 It may contain manganese
- Actinolite Mineral Data
Location: Namibian dessert, more or less due West of Uis, Namibia Scale: 8 5 x 2 5 x 2 cm Green, Green black, Gray green, Black Splintery - Thin, elongated fractures produced by intersecting good cleavages or partings (e g hornblende) Bladed - Aggregates of thin lath-like crystals (e g kyanite) Fibrous - Crystals made up of fibers
- Actinolite – WGNHS – UW–Madison
Actinolite is a common member of the amphibole family It typically forms during low-grade metamorphism of mafic igneous rocks (such as basalt and gabbro) or carbonate-rich rocks such as limey mudstones
- Actinolite | Silicate, Greenstone, Amphibole | Britannica
actinolite, an amphibole mineral in the tremolite-actinolite series of calcium, magnesium, and iron silicates The minerals in this series are abundant in regionally metamorphosed rocks, such as schists
- Actinolite Mineral: Unveiling its Physical and Optical Properties, Uses . . .
Actinolite is a captivating mineral that showcases a blend of intriguing physical and optical properties Its versatility extends to various applications, from industrial use to decorative purposes, while its geographic abundance allows for widespread exploration
- Actinolite | Ca2Fe5H2O24Si8 | CID 73456703 - PubChem
Actinolite | Ca2Fe5H2O24Si8 | CID 73456703 - structure, chemical names, physical and chemical properties, classification, patents, literature, biological activities, safety hazards toxicity information, supplier lists, and more
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