Amiphoble Group

AMIPHOBLE GROUP

These are closely related to pyroxene group It shows double chain silicate structure.

Rich in calcium, magnesium, iron oxide and Mn, Na, K and H.

CLASSIFICATION:

1.     Orthorhombic

2.     Monoclinic

a.      Hornblende

b.     Tremolite

c.       Actinolite