Meanings
nounriebeckite (plural riebeckites)
plural riebeckites
- chemistryA form of amphibole rich in sodium, the fibrous form of which, crocidolite, is a type of asbestos.
Origin
From German Riebeck + -ite, named after German explorer Emil Riebeck.
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riebeckite. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/riebeckite
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