SERPENTINE (MINERAL)
\sˈɜːpɪntˌa͡ɪn mˈɪnəɹə͡l], \sˈɜːpɪntˌaɪn mˈɪnəɹəl], \s_ˈɜː_p_ɪ_n_t_ˌaɪ_n__ m_ˈɪ_n_ə_ɹ_əl]\
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A type of asbestos that occurs in nature as the dihydrate of magnesium silicate. It exists in two forms: antigorite, a plated variety, and chrysotile, a fibrous variety. The latter makes up 95% of all asbestos products. (From Merck Index, 11th ed, p.893)
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