Asbestos

Of amphibole group and amphibole.

A fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer.

This concept's ID is @1~74376

Contains

  • chrysotile 0 facts

    A grey or green fibrous mineral; an important source of commercial asbestos.

  • tremolite 0 facts

    A white or pale green mineral (calcium magnesium silicate) of the amphibole group used...