This metamorphic mineral comes in chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite varieties and was named from the Greek for "unextinguishable" due to its use in lamp wicks.
This metamorphic mineral comes in chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite varieties and was named from the Greek for "unextinguishable" due to its use in lamp wicks. Charlemagne's tablecloth is reputed to have been made of this material, so he could clean it by throwing it into fire. Because its fibers can be a thousand times thinner than human hair, it can be easily inhaled, which is a problem because it is a known carcinogen. For 10 points, name this mineral, a formerly common insulating and fire-proofing material.
This metamorphic mineral comes in chrysotile, crocidolite, and amosite varieties and was named from the Greek for "unextinguishable" due to its use in lamp wicks.
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