Asbestos Page Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. The amphibile asbestos, amosite, crocidolite, actinolite, anthophyllite, and tremolite, are long, straight, and narrow shape fibers. The chysolite fibers are wavy and is classified as serpentine. Building materials contained any of the types of asbestos can be classified as friable or non-friable.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
Long term studies link asbestos to mesothe-lioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. However with appropriate precautions and safety measures, individuals can prevent serious health repercussions.