1. a blue or blue-green fibrous mineral form of asbestos that is extremely hazardous to human health
Usage: mineralogy; industrial

Examples

• Crocidolite was once widely used in construction materials before its health risks were understood.
• The old building contained crocidolite insulation that required professional removal.
• Exposure to crocidolite fibers can cause serious lung diseases including mesothelioma.
• Mining operations that extracted crocidolite have left contaminated sites requiring cleanup.
• Workers who handled crocidolite without proper protection developed respiratory illnesses years later.
• The blue color of crocidolite distinguishes it from other forms of asbestos.