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Amphibole: meaning, definitions and examples

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amphibole

 

[ รฆmหˆfษชboสŠl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mineral classification

Amphibole is a group of inosilicate minerals that are prevalent in many geological environments. They are characterized by double chains of silica tetrahedra, forming a variety of crystal structures. Amphiboles typically occur in metamorphic rocks and can also be found in igneous rocks.

Synonyms

actinolite, glaucophane, hornblende, tremolite.

Examples of usage

  • The geology class studied the properties of amphibole.
  • Amphibole minerals are important in understanding rock formation.
  • This rock sample contains a significant amount of amphibole.
  • Geologists often identify amphibole to classify rock types.

Translations

Translations of the word "amphibole" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anfibรณle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฎเฅเคซเฅ€เคฌเฅ‹เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Amphibol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amfibol

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผั„ั–ะฑะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amfibol

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒณใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒœใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amphibole

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anfibol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amfibol

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”ํ”ผ๋ณผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ููŠุจูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amfibol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amfibol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง’้—ช็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amfibol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amfibรณl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผั„ั–ะฑะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒคแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amfibol

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anfibol

Etymology

The term 'amphibole' comes from the Greek word 'amphibolos', meaning 'ambiguous' or 'doubtful', referencing the complex composition and broad range of compositions within the group of minerals. The name was first used in the late 18th century by chemists and mineralogists who were classifying various silicate minerals. The association of amphiboles with metamorphic rocks further solidified their significance in geological studies. Over time, the classification of amphiboles has evolved, and they are now recognized for their importance not only in geology but also in understanding various processes within the Earth's crust.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,505, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.