
n.
A fibrous, lavender-blue or greenish mineral, a sodium iron silicate that is used as a commercial form of asbestos.
[Greek krokus, krokis, krokud-, krokid-, nap on woolen cloth + -LITE.]
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[Greek krokus, krokis, krokud-, krokid-, nap on woolen cloth + -LITE.]
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