different between amphibolite vs amphibole

amphibolite

English

Etymology

From amphibole +? -ite.

Noun

amphibolite (plural amphibolites)

Any of a class of metamorphic rock composed mainly of amphibole with some quartz etc.

Related terms

amphibolitic

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amphibole

English

Etymology

From French amphibole, coined by René Just Haüy from Ancient Greek ????????? (amphíbolos, “ambiguous”), in reference to its many forms.

Noun

amphibole (plural amphiboles)

(mineralogy) Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium/aluminum
- 2017, Jason Isbell, "Cumberland Gap":
  Remember when we could see the mountain's peak?
  The sparkle off the amphibole.

Derived terms

amphibolite

Translations

French

Noun

amphibole f (plural amphiboles)

(mineralogy) amphibole

Latin

Adjective

amphibole

vocative masculine singular of amphibolus

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different between amphibolite vs amphibole

amphibolite

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amphibole

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