Asbestos is a geologic term refers to a group of
naturally occurring silicate minerals that form fibers
during crystallization (Perry et al., 2004). On the basis of
crystal structure asbestos are classified in two broad
groups – (i) ‘serpentine asbestos’ and (ii) ‘amphibole
asbestos’. Serpentine asbestos includes chrysotile, a
fibrous hydrated magnesium silicate material