The term asbestos refers to six naturally occurring fibrous minerals found in the veins of certain types of rocks. The six forms are chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite, and actinolite. The commonly used forms are chrysotile and amosite, known respectively as white and brown asbestos. Asbestos fibres, though microscopic, are incredibly durable, fire resistant and … Continue reading What is Asbestos?