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... > Inorganic Chemicals > Minerals > Silicon Dioxide > Silicic Acid > Silicates > Asbestos > Asbestos, Amphibole
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Electrolytes > Ions > Anions > Oxides > Silicon Dioxide > Silicic Acid > Silicates > Asbestos > Asbestos, Amphibole
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Oxygen Compounds > Oxides > Silicon Dioxide > Silicic Acid > Silicates > Asbestos > Asbestos, Amphibole
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Silicon Compounds > Silicon Dioxide > Silicic Acid > Silicates > Asbestos > Asbestos, Amphibole
... > Inorganic Chemicals > Acids > Acids, Noncarboxylic > Silicic Acid > Silicates > Asbestos > Asbestos, Amphibole

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Asbestos, Amphibole  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A class of asbestos that includes silicates of magnesium, iron, calcium, and sodium. The fibers are generally brittle and cannot be spun, but are more resistant to chemicals and heat than ASBESTOS, SERPENTINE. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

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Entry terms

  • 1318-09-8 (amphibole-group minerals)
  • Amphibole Asbestos
  • Asbestos, Amphibole-group Minerals

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