Serpentine Asbestos

A type of asbestos that occurs in nature as the dihydrate of magnesium silicate. It exists in two forms: antigorite, a plated variety, and chrysotile, a fibrous variety. The latter makes up 95% of all asbestos products. (From Merck Index, 11th ed, p.893)

Also Known As:

Chrysotile; Antigorite; Serpentine (Mineral); Asbestos, Serpentine; Asbestos, Serpentine, Chrysotile (Mg3(OH)4(Si2O5))

Inorganic Chemicals: 9
- Minerals: 10989
  - Silicates: 427
    - Asbestos: 7192
      - Serpentine Asbestos: 616
    - Magnesium Silicates: 2
      - Serpentine Asbestos: 616
- Magnesium Compounds: 14
  - Magnesium Silicates: 2
    - Serpentine Asbestos: 616
- Silicon Compounds: 11
  - Silicon Dioxide: 6511
    - Silicic Acid: 82
      - Silicates: 427
        Asbestos: 7192
        Serpentine Asbestos: 616
        Magnesium Silicates: 2
        Serpentine Asbestos: 616

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