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The crushed rocks in this case mineralize into stable silicates which can be beneficial as they flow down rivers into the sea. As they are alkaline they can combat ocean acidity and the minerals help crustaceans harden their shells.


Are those super finely crushed stable silicates those same ones which cause silicosis?


Good question, more research needed (on my side and perhaps in general related to this specific case).




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