Multiple choice

Which mineral is mainly used in the asbestos industry?

  1. Pyroxene

  2. Amphibole

  3. Quartz

  4. Feldspar
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Explanation

Asbestos industry primarily uses amphibole varieties of asbestos minerals (like crocidolite and amosite) for manufacturing asbestos products. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral, and amphibole-type asbestos is widely used in industrial applications due to its heat resistance and durability. Pyroxene, Quartz, and Feldspar are common minerals but not used in asbestos production.

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