anthophyllite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a dark brown mineral of the amphibole group; magnesium iron silicate

WordNet

An*thoph"yl*lite noun
Etymology
NL. anthophyllum clove.
Definitions
  1. A mineral of the hornblende group, of a yellowish gray or clove brown color. -- An`tho*phyl*lit"ic a.

Webster 1913