Asbestos, Amosite

**Definition:** Asbestos, grunerite. A monoclinic amphibole form of asbestos having long fibers and a high iron content. It is used in insulation. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D01.524.500.040 - D01.578.725.050.050.050 - D01.578.725.500.040 - D01.837.725.700.760.070.050.060 - D01.837.725.700.760.535.040

**Synonyms:** - Amosite - Amosite Asbestos