Serpentine perky specimen box

Serpentine with asbestos from Arizona perky box. The serpentine group consists solely of chrysotile, popularly known as 'white asbestos', which once accounted for more than 95% of the asbestos used worldwide. Its crystal morphology is snake-like, with a tendency to form bundles. It is softer and more flexible than the other types of fiber. DO NOT handle without gloves/ do not lick or attempt to eat Most SERPENTINITE contains little to no asbestiform chrysotile (of the 'serpentine' group of minerals) and does not pose any significant health risk in its natural state.