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What is asbestos?

by Glenn Daigon

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber classified into two groups, Serpentine and Amphibole. Chrysotile asbestos is the most common of the Serpentine group to be used commercially. (Source: www.asbestos-mesothelioma.com/asbestos-fibers.html).
The less common Amphibole group includes Amosite, Crocidolite, Tremolite, Actinolite, and Anthophyllite. (Source: www.asbestos-mesothelioma.com/asbestos-fibers.html).