anthophyllite

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:asbestosType gptkb:amphibole_asbestos
gptkbp:category gptkb:amphibole
gptkbp:chemicalFormula (Mg,Fe)7Si8O22(OH)2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect
gptkbp:color brown
gray
green
gptkbp:containsElement hydrogen
iron
oxygen
magnesium
silicon
gptkbp:crystalSystem orthorhombic
gptkbp:discoveredIn gptkb:Norway
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:namedAfter Anthophyllite, from Greek 'anthos' (flower) and 'phyllon' (leaf)
gptkbp:radioactive non-radioactive
gptkbp:relatedGroup inosilicate
gptkbp:riskFactor respiratory health risk
gptkbp:specificGravity 2.85–3.2
gptkbp:streak grayish white
gptkbp:symmetry Pbca
gptkbp:transparency opaque
translucent
gptkbp:uses asbestos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:amphibole
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6