What is Asbestos?

For many, the mention of asbestos brings to mind thoughts of dangerous stuff that has caused a lot of health problems in the past.  Like, a long time ago, right?  Wrong. A commonly held misconception is that asbestos is a man-made substance, produced in factories around the world for commercial use.  Asbestos is actually a naturally occurring mineral that is still mined in several countries, including Canada and Russia. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral with long, thin fibers.  The fibers can be