A grayish-green or brownish mineral belonging to the amphibole group, often found in metamorphic rocks.
From Greek 'anthos' (flower) because of its bloom-like appearance, combined with the mineral suffix -ite, referencing its plant-like crystal formations.
Anthophyllite is one of the asbestos minerals, and its discovery that some 'flower-like' crystals were actually dangerous shows how nature doesn't care about pretty appearances — beauty can hide serious health risks.
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