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Asbestos describes 6 minerals: <strong>chrysotile</strong>, <strong>amosite</strong>, <strong>crocidolite</strong>, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite. You'll locate that amphibole types-- like amosite and specifically crocidolite-- are even more harmful, because their straight, needle-like fibers withstand breakdown in your lungs and remain much longer, raising the threat of <strong>mesothelioma</strong> and asbestosis. Chrysotile fibers are curlier and less consistent, however still harmful. Comprehending why these differences issue can help you better assess threats and security approaches progressing.




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<li>There are six kinds of asbestos: chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite.</li>


<li>Asbestos is categorized into two teams: serpentine (chrysotile) with curly fibers and amphibole (the other 5) with directly, needle-like fibers.</li>