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Chrysotile, commonly known as ‘white’ asbestos, is a member of the group of minerals comprising the serpentine class, and constitutes about 95% of the world supply of asbestos, of which 3/4 is mined in Quebec . Other large deposits exist … Continue reading →

The word ASBESTOS is Greek. The ‘a’ stands for ‘not’ and ‘sbestos’ stands for ‘extinguishable’. It is the fibrous form of several minerals and hydrous silicates of magnesium. It is mostly found underground. Asbestos is obtainable by various underground mining … Continue reading →