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Phonetic transcription /ˌæmɪˈænθəs/
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Definition#
Ancient name for long, fine silky fibered variety of asbestos such as chrysotile.
M. Manutchehr-Danai, Dictionary of Gems and Gemology, 2005, p. 27.
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Encyclopaedic notes#
Asbestos and amianthus are two varieties of magnesian silicates.
A. Castellani, Gems; Notes and Extracts, 1871, p. 153
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