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Actinolite

Actinolite is a common amphibole mineral found in metamorphic rocks across the world. Actinolite varies in coloration from white to gray or brown to green. Its form can also vary in type, from dense and compact to brittle and fibrous. The term actinolite originates from the Greek word "aktinos" (which translates to "ray") for the mineral's radiating fiborous form.

Actinolite is composed of the elements calcium, magnesium, iron, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen. The composition is very similar to tremolite and anthophyllite, and like these other minerals, actinolite is hazardous to human health. Scientists and medical professionals have confirmed that actinolite and other forms of asbestos are human carcinogens. Exposure to these minerals can lead to the development of asbestos-related cancers, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma cancer.

Asbestos has been used in thousands of products throughout the twentieth century and is still legal to use in the United States. Countless homes across the country are still insulated with asbestos materials. In fact, many products on the market have contained actinolite asbestos. For instance, the Zonolite Corporation made a number of products that contained actinolite, including Zonolite Attic Insulation and Zonolite Brand Vermiculite. Not long ago, actinolite products such as these lined the shelves of home improvement stores and were used by construction companies for a variety of purposes. When people come into contact with friable actinolite asbestos and breath in or ingest its microscopic fibers, the fibers adhere to certain areas in the body are difficult to expel. Over time, the fibers damage surrounding cells and can lead to the development of lung cancer, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and other types of life-threatening cancers and illnesses.

In some cases, the presence of actinolite has become a community issue, as was the case in a suburb in New Jersey. Local authorities in town found the presence of actinolite in a sample of soil that was dumped on public property by a local university. According to authorities who commissioned the tests, some soil samples contained a concentration of 10 percent actinolite - a presence far exceeding the accepted safety standards. Under these conditions, considering an enormous quantity of loose actinolite asbestos is exposed to the open air, many people living in the community may be prone to exposure.

In addition to these sources of actinolite asbestos, evidence indicates that actinolite may be found in children's toys, drywall compounds, joint compounds, and a number of other products. Considering the evidence, thousands of people may have been unknowingly exposed to actinolite asbestos through products or environmental conditions. No matter the source, whether it's a pipe sealant in the home or an environmental contamination in a community, actinolite is extremely harmful to human health.

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