Brown asbestos

Brown asbestos, also called grunerite or amosite, is one of the six types of asbestos. It has the chemical formula Fe₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂. It is less common than white asbestos but can be found in some construction materials. Like other types of asbestos, being exposed to it can cause mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Brown asbestos (grunerite)

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