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Scanning electron micrograph of asbestiform amphibole
Scanning electron micrograph of asbestiform amphibole from a former vermiculite mining site near Libby, Montana. Source: U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Denver, Colorado

A vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana
A vermiculite mine in Libby, Montana. Asbestos has been detected in vermiculite from this mine.

Bagged asbestos awaits disposal in a landfill
Bagged asbestos awaits disposal in a landfill.

Sample of vermiculite ore mined in Libby, Montana
Sample of vermiculite ore mined in Libby, Montana

Raw (right hand) and popped (left hand) vermiculite
Raw (right hand) and popped (left hand) vermiculite
(Photo source: U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Denver, Colorado)

Tremolite Asbestos
Tremolite Asbestos.

Close Up of Vermiculite Insulation in an Attic
Close Up of Vermiculite Insulation in an Attic
(Photo courtesy of EPA)

Different Grades of Vermiculite
Different Grades of Vermiculite
(Photo courtesy of EPA)

Attic Containing Vermiculite Insulation
Attic Containing Vermiculite Insulation
(Photo courtesy of EPA)

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