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'''Amphibole''' - Amphibole class fibres are needle-like in form. the remaining five types of asbestos fall into this category including Crocidolite, Amosite, Tremosite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite. | '''Amphibole''' - Amphibole class fibres are needle-like in form. the remaining five types of asbestos fall into this category including Crocidolite, Amosite, Tremosite, Anthophyllite and Actinolite. | ||
*'''Crocidolite asbestos''' is the fibrous form of the amphibole riebeckite. Crocidolite is seen under the microscope as a blue fibre. Often referred to as blue asbestos, it is considered the most hazardous. In 1964, Dr Christopher Wagner discovered an association between blue asbestos and the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma | *'''Crocidolite asbestos''' is the fibrous form of the amphibole riebeckite. Crocidolite is seen under the microscope as a blue fibre. Often referred to as blue asbestos, it is considered the most hazardous. In 1964, Dr Christopher Wagner discovered an association between blue asbestos and the asbestos related cancer mesothelioma. Blue asbestos was also formerly used in early gas masks. | ||
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