What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral made up of thin fibrous crystals that can be released by abrasion and other processes. They are commonly known by their colours, with the following three found in Australia:
- Chrysolite or White Asbestos
- Amosite or Brown Asbestos
- Crocidolite or Blue Asbestos
Asbestos was utilised extensively due to its desirable properties of sound absorption, tensile strength, fire resistance, affordability and its resistance to heat, electrical and chemical damage.