A Review of Scientific Literature Examining the Mining History, Geology, Mineralogy, and Amphibole Asbestos Health Effects of the Rainy Creek Igneous Complex, Libby, Montana, USA

Bandli, Bryan; E. Gunter, Mickey

doi:10.1080/08958370600834982

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A Review of Scientific Literature Examining the Mining History, Geology, Mineralogy, and Amphibole Asbestos Health Effects of the Rainy Creek Igneous Complex, Libby, Montana, USA

Published in Inhalation Toxicology • Jan 1, 2006

Authors:

Bryan Bandli

Mickey E. Gunter

Abstract

This article reviews the past 90 yr of scientific research directed on multiple aspects of the unique geology and environmental health issues surrounding the vermiculite deposit found at Libby, MT. Hydrothermal alteration and extensive weathering of the ultramafic units resulted in the formation of ...

Subject

Amphibole

Asbestos

Igneous rock

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