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Tremolite




A fibrous variety of tremolite is used as Asbestos . One of the two minerals of the Gemstone Jade is Nephrite , a green variety of tremolite.

Tremolite is an indicator of metamorphic grade since at high temperatures it converts to Diopside . Calcite , Grossularite , Talc , and Serpentine are common associates of tremolite.


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