Heat Resistant Fibrous Mineral Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 13, 2023

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	noun • a fibrous amphibole; used for making fireproof articles; inhaling fibers can cause asbestosis or lung cancer
	43%	4		Heat-resistant mineral
	noun • any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity
	31%	9		Mineral used for its fibrous and fire-resistant properties
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