chrysotile

ID: skos/Commodity/MIN4EU/chrysotile

Item class: Concept

Label (en): chrysotile

Label (hu):

Definition (en): Monoclinic or orthorhombic Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 fibrous asbestos mineral that can be spun and woven into fabric, used in asbestos cement roof sheets ceiling panels and for walls and floors. Chrysotile has been a component in joint compound, some plasters, brake linings, fire barriers, pipe insulation, and gaskets for high temperature equipment. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Chrysotile.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysotile

Definition (hu):

Concept scheme: Commodity

Broader concept: MIN4EU list of commodities