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Some forms of asbestos are serpentine minerals. Therefore asbestos may be present in some serpentine mineral deposits and could them be an exposure issue while crushing serpentine. A mineralogist will be able to determine whether asbestos is present in any given serpentine deposit.
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What is the group name of asbestos?
Chrysotile asbestos (White) is a Serpentine, Amosite (Grunerite) (Brown asbestos, and Crocidolite (Blue) are Amphiboles
When was serpentine discovered?
Serpentine has been used since ancient times, so there isn't a specific date for its discovery. It is a metamorphic rock that often contains the mineral chrysotile, a type of asbestos, which has been mined and used for various purposes for centuries.
What is a chatoyant gemstone containing asbestos?
A chatoyant gemstone containing asbestos is known as chrysotile or serpentine. Asbestos is a common name for a group of fibrous minerals, and chrysotile is one of the minerals that make up asbestos. This gemstone is prized for its chatoyancy, which is a unique optical property that creates a shimmering effect known as "cat's eye" when cut and polished. However, due to its asbestos content, it is important to handle and store these gemstones with caution to avoid inhaling the harmful fibers.
What element is fire resistant it's material no longer used due to its carcinogenicity?
Asbestos (particularly blue asbestos)
What is an asbestos square?
An asbestos square is a square of a material that contains asbestos in it.
Difference between asbestos and non asbestos gasket?
The difference between the two is that an asbestos gasket uses asbestos as a reinforcing fiber while a non-asbestos gasket does not.
What is asbestos abatement?
Buildings were often built with materials that contained asbestos. Asbestos abatement is the removal of the asbestos, or other treatment such as encapsulation, that will prevent asbestos fibers from being released into the air.
Where can one find information on asbestos services?
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
What is an Asbestos leak?
There is no such thing as an asbestos leak, unless you have a container of asbestos and the container is leaking.
What is manufacturing process of asbestos?
Asbestos is generally manufactured by processing mined asbestos fibers.
Does cotton have asbestos in it?
Not naturally, cotton does not contain asbestos.
Is asbestos metallic?
No. Asbestos is a mineral, not a metal.
