Amˊi-an′thoid

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AMIANTH'OID

, [Amianth and Gr. form.]

A mineral which occurs in tufts, composed of long capillary filaments, flexible and very elastic; more flexible than the fibers of asbestus, but stiffer and more elastic than those of amianth. The color is olive green, or greenish white.

AMIANTH'OID

, Resembling amianth in form.