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pfix 5 hours ago

Wikipedia says yes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basalt_fiber

> The basalt fibers typically have a filament diameter of between 10 and 20 μm which is far enough above the respiratory limit of 5 μm to make basalt fiber a suitable replacement for asbestos.

The source mentioned is a basalt fiber brand website, so not sure if that's enough for confidence.

p0w3n3d 5 hours ago | parent [-]

but still it breaks and gets airborne...

ahartmetz an hour ago | parent [-]

This still seems iffy, but... broken fibers usually become shorter, not thinner.