asbestiform

Having a particular kind of fibrosity in which fibers have high tensile strength and flexibility

Any of asbestos-like forms of several minerals.

THESE MATERIALS INCLUDE A BROAD RANGE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, SUCH AS HALOGENATED PESTICIDES AND POLYHALOGENATED BIPHENYLS, AND A VARIETY OF INORGANIC SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING ASBESTIFORMS AND HEAVY METALS, SUCH AS CADMIUM AND MERCURY.

Vermont talc is of cosmetic grade which is low in free silica and asbestiforms.