Actinolite. Bladed sprays of dark green actinolite are visible in this specimen. ThoughtCo / Andrew Alden. Actinolite is a shiny medium-green silicate mineral with long, thin crystals. You'll find it in metamorphic rocks such as marble or greenstone. Its greenish color is derived from iron. Jade is a type of actinolite.
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