http://www.exposedasbestos.com Information and resources on Asbestos Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:18:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Asbestos is a group of minerals with long, thin fibrous crystals. The word "asbestos" is derived from a Greek adjective meaning inextinguishable. The Greeks termed asbestos the "miracle mineral" because of its soft and pliant properties, as well as its ability to withstand heat. Asbestos became increasingly popular among manufacturers and ... http://www.exposedasbestos.com/asbestos/