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Asbestos Tremolite

Asbestos tremolite is a type of mineral part of the amphibole asbestos group. Because it contains asbestos fibers, exposure to this kind of mineral will probably cause asbestos cancer. Tremolite asbestos mineral is also known to cause a series of other diseases, some of them very severe.

Tremolite mineral

Tremolite asbestos has metaphysical properties, and images of the mineral show a white-blue rock or crystal like formation. This rock can contain gold in some rare cases, which is one of the reasons people started to extract tremolite. Asbestos tremolite in thin section and under a microscope shows traces of talc and in some areas the cleavage is 120 degrees. The same photomicrograph shows the distinct features of tremolite, compared to other asbestos types.

Tremolite asbestos mineral uses

Asbestos tremolite is used in a variety of industrial processes and products. Here is a list of the groups of products it is used for:

  • Fire retardant devices and clothing (used to protect firemen and race car drivers from heat and fire)
  • Insulation materials (former use, banned for a history of causing several diseases, including cancer.
  • Jewelry (rare)

Tremolite is now banned from use with general items, and is only allowed in special circumstances under close supervision and maintained at a level that will not harm workers or other people in the vicinity.

Tremolite-actinolite

Tremolite-actinolite is an amphibole compound, formed as a double chained chemical substance. It can occur naturally, but can also be produced in special scientific facilities. The purpose of tremolite-actinolite is that of providing scientists with a testing compound that will eventually lead to a cure for mesothelioma cancer.

There are many other variations of tremolite. One of them is chrome tremolite, a variety of the asbestos mineral that contains high amount of chromium, giving it a deep green color. The chromium is set between tremolite fibers.

Tremolite is thought to be able to heal some minor conditions, such as kidney stones and diseases of the eyes. No record of an actual healing can be found. Tremolite talc is another healing agent, used to treat mesothelioma patients.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration advises people to avoid any kind of asbestos (even the seller tells you that it is completely safe) because the diseases cause by exposure to these minerals are not easy to treat and some of them are deadly.

Please feel free to contact asbestos cancer organization if you have any questions.