amphibole

== English == === Etymology === From French amphibole, coined by René Just Haüy from Ancient Greek ἀμφίβολος (amphíbolos, “ambiguous”), in reference to its many forms. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈæm.fɪˌboʊl/ === Noun === amphibole (plural amphiboles) (mineralogy) Any of a large group of structurally similar hydrated double silicate minerals, containing various combinations of sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == French == === Pronunciation === === Noun === amphibole f (plural amphiboles) (mineralogy) amphibole === Further reading === “amphibole”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == Latin == === Adjective === amphibole vocative masculine singular of amphibolus