A class of asbestos that includes silicates of magnesium, iron, calcium, and sodium. The fibers are generally brittle and cannot be spun, but are more resistant to chemicals and heat than ASBESTOS, SERPENTINE. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)

DUI

D017636 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0026704

Previous indexing

Asbestos (1979-1993); Silicon Dioxide (1979-1993)

History note

94; was AMPHIBOLES (NM) 1979-93

Online note

use ASBESTOS, AMPHIBOLE (NM) to search AMPHIBOLES 1980-93

Public note

94; AMPHIBOLES was indexed under SILICA 1979-93