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Is White asbestos vegan?

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Chrysotile is also known as White asbestos.

Chrysotile, also called white asbestos, is a soft, fibrous silicate mineral of the serpentine subgroup, accounting for most asbestos used industrially. It is mined from rock and poses serious health risks (including cancer) when its fibres are inhaled.

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