"riebeckite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: riebeckites [plural]
Etymology: From Riebeck + -ite, named after German explorer Emil Riebeck. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Riebeck|ite}} Riebeck + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} riebeckite (plural riebeckites)
  1. (mineralogy) A form of amphibole rich in sodium, the fibrous form of which, crocidolite, is a type of asbestos. Wikipedia link: riebeckite Categories (topical): Minerals Derived forms: magnesioriebeckite

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