Asbestos is a defined set of 6 fibrous silicate minerals with physical properties including an inability to dissolve in water and a high resistivity to heat and biological/chemical degradation, making it a valuable product for commercial use.
Asbestos is a defined set of 6 fibrous silicate minerals that are separated into two classes: serpentine and amphibole. Physical properties of asbestos includes an inability to dissolve in water and a high resistivity to heat and biological/chemical degradation making it a valuable product for commercial use.