Question

what is asbestos????
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Answer 1

Answer:

a highly heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in brake linings and in fire-resistant and insulating materials.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Asbestos is a term used to refer to six naturally occurring silicate minerals. All are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals, each fibre being composed of many microscopic 'fibrils' that can be released into the atmosphere by abrasion and other processes. 

Optical properties: Biaxial

Formula mass: 277.11 g

Melting point: 400 to 1,040 °C (752 to 1,904 °F)

Crystal habit: Amorphous, granular, massive

Color: Green, red, yellow, white, gray, blue

Crystal systems: Orthorhombic crystal system, Monoclinic crystal system