crocidolite

(krō sid′'l īt′)

noun

a bluish, fibrous amphibole, Na(Fe,Mg)SiO(OH), that is a type of asbestos

Origin: < Gr krokis (gen. krokidos), var. of krokys, nap on woolen cloth (akin to krekein, to weave: see reel) + -lite

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noun

A fibrous, lavender-blue or greenish mineral, a sodium iron silicate that is used as a commercial form of asbestos.

Origin:

Origin: Greek krokus, krokis, krokud-, krokid-, nap on woolen cloth

Origin: + -lite

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