noun
- a brownish mineral of the amphibole group, consisting of magnesium and iron silicate
Usage: geology; mineralogy
Examples
- The geologist identified anthophyllite crystals in the metamorphic rock sample.
- Anthophyllite forms under high-temperature conditions in metamorphic environments.
- The mineral collection included specimens of anthophyllite from Finland.
- Anthophyllite can be distinguished from other amphiboles by its orthorhombic crystal structure.
- The brownish color of anthophyllite makes it easily recognizable in hand samples.