ACTINOLITE Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word actinolite. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| amphibole | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a mineral or mineral variety belonging to the amphibole group | ||||||
| asbestos | nounn | |||||
noun • a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer | ||||||
| crystalline | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • consisting of or containing or of the nature of crystals adjective satellite • distinctly or sharply outlined • transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity | ||||||
| mineral | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • relating to minerals noun • solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition adjective satellite • composed of matter other than plant or animal | ||||||
| mineralogy | nounn | |||||
noun • the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them | ||||||
| greenstone | nounn | |||||
noun • Any of several green-hued minerals used for making various artefacts in early Mesoamerican cultures, e.g. greenschist, chlorastrolite, serpentine, omphacite, or chrysoprase • Pounamu, the green-hued minerals of New Zealand used by Māori to make tools, ornaments and weapons (any of three varieties of nephrite jade or one variety of bowenite) | ||||||
