Serpentine Group - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
The serpentine group consists solely of chrysotile, popularly known as 'white asbestos', which once accounted for more than 95% of the asbestos used worldwide. Its crystal morphology is snake-like, with a tendency to form bundles. It is softer and more flexible than the other types of fiber. Chrysotile has a low iron content (∼1.5%) and ...