Anthophyllite

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:asbestosType gptkb:amphibole_asbestos
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:chlorite
gptkb:talc
magnetite
olivine
serpentine
gptkbp:category gptkb:amphibole_group
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Mg,Fe)7Si8O22(OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color brown
gray
greenish
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:Dana_classification 66.1.3.1
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1801
gptkbp:event metamorphic rocks
ultramafic rocks
gptkbp:fracture splintery
gptkbp:habit fibrous
columnar
bladed
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 5.5
6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Anthophyllite
gptkbp:IMAStatus approved mineral
gptkbp:luster vitreous
pearly
gptkbp:magnetType non-magnetic
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for 'flower' and 'leaf'
gptkbp:opticalProperties biaxial (+)
gptkbp:pleochroism distinct
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex nα = 1.598–1.644
nβ = 1.613–1.653
nγ = 1.625–1.675
gptkbp:riskFactor mesothelioma
asbestosis
respiratory diseases
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:specificGravity 3.2
2.85
gptkbp:streak grayish white
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 9.DE.10
gptkbp:symmetry Pbca
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:uses asbestos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:asbestos
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6