Abstract
The Bazhenov chrysotile-asbestos deposit, located in the Sverdlovsk region. It is the world richest in reserves, unique in the breadth of fiber set in length and strength, without harmful to human health fibers of crocidolite and tremolite. It is difficult to overestimate its importance for the region’s economy and industry. Due to the Bazhenov deposit discovery owes the city of Asbestos was build, which arose next to the quarry, also many enterprises of the building materials and asbestos products appeared.