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-[[File:87_Crocidolite_200X adj.jpg|thumb|Crocidolite]]
-== Description ==
-A fibrous, blue-green mineral composed of sodium iron silicate. Crocidolite is a minor commercial form of asbestos, called blue asbestos. It is found in Europe, Africa, South America and the United States. Crocidolite fibers have a harsh texture. They have fair flexibility and are strong. Crocidolite fibers are used to reinforce polymers and as heat resistant textiles.
-== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
-blue asbestos; riebeckite; crocidolite (Port.); Krokidolit (Deut.)
-[[File:87_Crocidolite_200X_pol adj.jpg|thumb|Crocidolite]]
-== Other Properties ==
-Fiber length = 12-300 mm (0.5 - 12 inches)  Diameter = 300-350 angstroms.  Luster = silky to dull.Cross section is polygonal or circular.   Tensile strength = 80,000-200,00 psiResistant to alkalis and acids.
-{| class="wikitable"
-|-
-! scope="row"| Mohs Hardness
-| 4.0
-|-
-! scope="row"| Density
-| 3.2-3.3
-|}
-== Hazards and Safety ==
-Noncombustible.  Unaffected by heat.Carcinogenic.  Highly toxic by inhalation of dust.Skin contact cause irritation.
-== Authority ==
-* G.S.Brady, G.S.Brady, ''Materials Handbook'', McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971
-* Richard S. Lewis, Richard S. Lewis, ''Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary'', Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
-* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
-* ''Identification of Textile Materials'', The Textile Institute, Manchester, England, 1985
-* ''The American Heritage Dictionary'' or ''Encarta'', via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
-[[Category:Materials database]]

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