CROCIDOLITE
\kɹˈɒsɪdˌɒla͡ɪt], \kɹˈɒsɪdˌɒlaɪt], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_ɪ_d_ˌɒ_l_aɪ_t]\
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A mineral occuring in silky fibers of a lavender blue color. It is related to hornblende and is essentially a silicate of iron and soda; -- called also blue asbestus. A silicified form, in which the fibers penetrating quartz are changed to oxide of iron, is the yellow brown tiger-eye of the jewelers.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].