Besides Feldspar, What Specific Mineral Is Known for Causing Fatal

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Short Answer

Besides feldspar, what specific mineral is known for causing fatal inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue, called silicosis when it is ground to dust? ______________________________

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Principles

Core concepts derived from evolutionary biology that explain how species evolve over time through mechanisms like natural selection and genetic variation.

Reproductive Fitness

The genetic contribution an individual makes to the next generation's gene pool, often measured by the number of offspring that survive to reproductive age.

Prospective Mate

An individual considered by another as a potential partner in a romantic relationship, assessing compatibility for a possible future together.

Good Genes

A hypothesis suggesting that certain traits, which are perceived as attractive, are signals of good health and genetic fitness.