# riebeckite

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A form of amphibole rich in sodium, the fibrous form of which, crocidolite, is a type of asbestos.

## Etymology
From German Riebeck + -ite, named after German explorer Emil Riebeck.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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