California’s state rock, serpentine, has a surprising asbestos connection. Serpentine can contain chrysotile asbestos, the same fibrous mineral tied to serious asbestos-related diseases when fibers become airborne and are inhaled. This episode explains why California chose serpentine as its state rock, how asbestos became part of that story, and why undisturbed rock is different from mined or processed asbestos materials.
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