Asbestos Overview   The generic name "asbestos" belongs to a group of minerals called "asbestiform" minerals. Asbestos is a fibrous material which is mined from serpentine rock. Basically, rock was mined and crushed. When the rock was crushed, fibrous stands of asbestos were extracted from the rock. The strands where put in bags and shipped to manufacturing facilities were the asbestos was used as an ingredient in insulation and other materials.   The three most commonly used forms of asbestos in product manufacturing were chrysotile, amosite and crocidolite.   Although asbestos products have not been used in construction since approximately 1975, the products in place present a clear danger to individuals involved in repair work and the demolition of structures containing asbestos products.   Types of Asbestos   History of Asbestos   Asbestosis   Mesothelioma and Asbestos   Our Mission   To provide useful information on Mesothelioma, available treatments and other resources of interest to mesothelioma patients and their families and other asbestos related injuries.   If you think that you have any of the symptoms related to mesothelioma you should contact a doctor immediately. If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma, or believe that you were exposed to asbestos while on the job, please contact a mesothelioma attorney or mesothelioma lawyer.   Site Map   Site Resources   Disclaimer   Notice: This website is intended to provide general information about mesothelioma, as well as some of its known causes. This website does not claim to be complete in its discussion of the diagnosis, treatment and causes of mesothelioma. Since mesothelioma has been linked to, among other things, work related exposure to asbestos, issues of legal liability may be present in certain circumstances.   The content of this web site has not been prepared or endorsed by any physicians or other licensed medical professionals. Nothing on this site should be taken as medical or legal advice. The purpose of this site is simply to provide patients and their families with useful information and access to other resources, which may be helpful. Patients are encouraged to consult with their physician for medical advice and with an attorney for legal advice.