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Asbestos and Other Fibrous Materials: Mineralogy, Chrystal Chemistry and Health Effects
Asbestos and Other Fibrous Materials Mineralogy Chrystal Chemistry and Health Effects Author:H. Catherine W. Skinner, Malcolm Ross, Clifford Frondel This comprehensive sourcebook describes the chemical, physical, and mineralogical aspects of fibrous inorganic materials, both synthetic and naturally occurring. A general description of the fibrous state, the range of compounds that can adopt this form, and an overview of the characteristics unique to such materials form the backbone of the b... more »ook . The authors also assess the application and use of asbestos and other fibrous materials in industry and evaluate their potential as health hazards. The information gathered here will be highly useful to medical investigators and legal professionals involved in environmental health.« less