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:

Chemicals

Substances used in or produced by chemical processes, which are essential to modern life but can also be hazardous if not managed properly.

Neural Tube Defect

A type of birth defect affecting the brain, spine, or spinal cord, occurring in the early stages of pregnancy due to the neural tube not closing completely.

Folic Acid

A form of vitamin B9 that is essential for the production of healthy red blood cells and is particularly important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy.

Supplement

A product taken orally that contains one or more ingredients (such as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered food.