What is another word for Antigorite?
Pronunciation: [ˌantɪɡˈɔːɹa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Antigorite, a common mineral from the serpentine group, has several synonyms that describe its complex chemical composition, origin and physical properties. Some of the common synonyms for antigorite include serpentine, hardened mica, lizardite, oliveite, bavenite, karelianite and williamsite. These synonyms are often used interchangeably in scientific research and mineralogical studies. Serpentine is the most widely used synonym, derived from the Latin word 'serpentum', which means snake-like, in reference to the mineral's fibrous appearance. The significance of these synonyms is that they aid in distinguishing antigorite from other minerals with similar properties, such as chrysotile and lizardite.
