Relating to or containing anthophyllite mineral, or describing rocks that contain this amphibole mineral.
Derived from anthophyllite with the adjective suffix -ic, indicating composition or relationship to this mineral.
Anthophyllitic rocks can be a concern in mining and construction because anthophyllite is an asbestos mineral, so geologists have to carefully identify these rocks to prevent dangerous fiber exposure.
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