Asbestos is formed of:

Q. Asbestos is formed of:
Answer: Calcium and Magnesium
Notes: Pure and simple, asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals. It is composed of calcium and magnesium silicate. Asbestos occurs as veins in rocks and is mined from the ground, similar to coal.

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