Is 1 tremolite dangerous?

Is 1 tremolite dangerous?

The fibrous form of tremolite is one of the six recognised types of asbestos. This material is toxic, and inhaling the fibers can lead to asbestosis, lung cancer and both pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma.

What is anthophyllite used for?

Anthophyllite was used in limited quantities for insulation products and construction materials. It also occurs as a contaminant in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite and talc. It may have a grey, dull green or white color.

Where is crocidolite found?

The major commercial source is South Africa, where it occurs in ironstone; it is also found in Australia and Bolivia. Crocidolite is often replaced by quartz, forming the chatoyant semiprecious gems tigereye and hawk's-eye.

What elements make up asbestos?

It is a hydrous magnesium silicate with the chemical composition of Mg3Si2O5(OH)4. The other types all belong to the amphibole group of minerals and include the fibrous forms of anthophyllite, amosite (grunerite), crocidolite (riebeckite), tremolite, and actinolite.