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Asbestos in Jewelry: Are You Wearing Asbestos Gemstones?

These polished jewelry beads contain pure chrysotile asbestos.

One of the lesser-known sources of asbestos exposure could be hiding in your jewelry box.

If you like to wear gemstone jewelry, you might be wearing asbestos without knowing it.

Gemstones are pieces of mineral crystal that have been cut and polished. Also known as gems, jewels or semiprecious stones, they are widely available online, in retail stores and in open-air markets to wear as jewelry or to collect as mineral specimens, the latter of which is popular among children.

While these gemstones are unlikely to result in dangerous exposure for those who wear them, they could result in minimal exposure if they break. Children who play with asbestos-containing gemstones run the risk of exposure if they damage, grind or break them.

The highest risk of exposure to asbestos through gemstones is faced by jewelers. Scientific studies have revealed cases of cancerous and noncancerous asbestos-related diseases among jewelers. The risk is low, but it remains a threat because it is legal to sell, buy and use asbestos-containing gemstones in the U.S.

Gemstones Known to Contain Asbestos

Certain gemstones used to make jewelry are known to contain asbestos, including:

Tiger’s eye

Arizona tiger’s eye

California tiger’s eye

Cat’s eye

Hawk’s eye

Silkstone

Pietersite

Binghamite

Yuksporite

Denisovite

Tokkoite

Grossular garnet

Hessonite

Brucite

Natrolite

Mesolite

Scolecite

How Can Jewelers Avoid Asbestos Exposure?

Read more at the source: Asbestos.com

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