Are there different types of asbestos fibres?

There are six different types of asbestos fibres. Three of these are classified specifically as White, Brown and Blue (they have long fancy names too, but let’s keep it simple!), while the other three remain unclassified.

All of the fibres are potentially life threatening, however, the Blue and Brown varieties are considered more dangerous. This is because their straight, sharp structure makes them more likely to lodge in your lungs if they are inhaled. ht/sharp structure of each makes them more likely to lodge in your lungs once inhaled.