chrysotile

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Scope note
A type of white, gray, or greenish serpentine that is characterized as being hard with a silky, fibrous structure. Chrysotile found in Cyprus and Afghanistan was used for beads, amulets, seals, and inlays; it was often misnamed as jade. It was the most common source of asbestos.
chrysotile
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024