abietite
n. C2 Proficiency abi·etite
n. a type of mineral that is a hard, dark green rock. It is a form of a mineral called amphibole and is often used in construction.
n. a dark green, fibrous amphibole mineral, specifically a variety of tremolite. It is typically found in metamorphic rocks and is used as an aggregate in concrete and asphalt.
The construction workers used abietite to strengthen the road.
Geologists identified abietite in the rock samples collected from the metamorphic belt.
While abietite is valued for its durability in industrial applications, its fibrous structure can pose health risks if the material is disturbed during processing.
From Abies and + -ite.