The difference between Asbestos and Richterite

When used as nouns, asbestos means any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc, whereas richterite means a basic silicate mineral of sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium belonging to the amphibole group.

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  1. Asbestos as a noun (mineral):

    Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

    Examples:

    "All types of asbestos are potentially carcinogenic when inhaled."

    "Asbestos insulation was once ubiquitous."

  2. Asbestos as a noun (mineral):

    Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals, asbestiforms

  1. Richterite as a noun (mineral):

    A basic silicate mineral of sodium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium belonging to the amphibole group

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