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A basic calcium, magnesium, iron silicate, one of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals forming the group called asbestos. Occurs as translucent bright- to gray-green tough interlocking fibers which are flexible and elastic. Actinolite has not been used commercially, although it is sometimes a contaminant in asbestos-containing products.