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Asbestos

Formula:
Mg3Si2OS++(OH)4
Common Name:
Asbestos

Information:
Specimen Type: Silicate
Major Elements: Magnesium, Sulfur

Notes:
You have probably heard of asbestos because it used to be used for insulation. Unfortunately asbestos was found to cause cancer in humans, so it is no longer used in buildings.
Asbestos

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