Smaragdite is a variety of the mineral actinolite. For information about actinolite please click the article tab at the top of the page, or click -here-.

Smaragdite is an emerald green variety of actinolite, the green colour is caused by a small chromium content.

The following health hazards should be noted when handling smaragdite:

BIOHAZARD Smaragdite can cause asbestosis, lung cancer, and both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma.

Smaragdite can be found in only three places around the world. The map below shows major documented concentrations of smaragdite:

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Geographical Data	Mindat.org. Retrieved on 2012-04-27
July 30, 2012	The last time this page was updated
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Smaragdite from the USA