Raphilite is another name for the mineral tremolite and not a valid name for a mineral.

The name raphilite was given by Thomson (1836) to a mineral found in the township of Perth, Canada. It is derived from the greek word 'rhaphis' which means needle, referring to the acicular appearance of the mineral.

June 24, 2014	The last time this page was updated
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