Anthophyllite Asbestos

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance

**Definition:** A naturally occurring, rare, fibrous amphibole asbestos mineral with a color ranging from grayish-white to green. Chronic inhalation of its dust may cause asbestosis and increases the risk of respiratory tract cancer, mesothelioma and other lung cancers. Anthophyllite asbestos is a known human carcinogen. (NCI05)