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antigorite

/ænˈtɪɡəraɪt/

/ænˈtɪɡəˌraɪt/

Translations

antigoritenoun

antigorites

Antigorite is a mineral that belongs to the serpentine group.

Антигорит - это минерал, который относится к группе серпентинов.

Synonyms

serpentine-group mineral

antigoriteadjective

/ænˈtɪɡəraɪt/

/ænˈtɪɡəˌraɪt/

Used attributively in geological contexts (e.g., "antigorite schist").

antigoritenoun

A mineral of the serpentine group, typically green in color, and used as a source of magnesium and asbestos.

The geologist identified the green mineral sample as antigorite, noting its potential use in industrial applications.

antigoriteadjective

Relating to, containing, or characteristic of the mineral antigorite.

The core sample included an antigorite layer with a silky sheen.