actinolite

/æktɪˈnoʊlaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A mineral, a type of inosilicate silicate, composed of calcium, iron, and magnesium ions.

“The geologist found a large crystal of actinolite in the mountainous region.”

2. noun

A type of amphibole mineral, often associated with metamorphic rocks.

“The rock sample contained a significant amount of actinolite, indicating its metamorphic origin.”

Synonyms

  • amphibole
  • inosilicate

Antonyms

  • calcite
  • halite