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Asbestos is a highly carcinogenic fibrous silicate mineral.
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals that are resistant to heat, fire and electricity, because of their durability they were once widely used in 1000’s of consumer products. However in the 1970’s it was discovered that the exposure to asbestos can cause serious cancers and other diseases like mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Hazmat is a abbreviation for Hazardous Materials
Taking samples for laboratory analysis using polarized light microscopy
There are three kinds of asbestos chrysotile- white, amosite-brown, crocidolite-blue
Asbestos is most commonly found in three rock types: serpentinites,altered ultramafic rocks and some mafic rocks. Other rock types found to host asbestos include metamorphosed dolostones, metamorphosed iron formations, carbonatites and alkalic intrusions.
Pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation and retention of asbestos fibers.
Lung cancer, asbestosis, mesothelioma to name a few
Respiratory diseases
Asbestos containing material
As a home owner you can, but it is always recommended to use a certified/qualified asbestos contractor