Erionite is a fibrous zeolite mineral, and its dust is categorized as a class I carcinogenic agent for its causative role in mesothelioma.

Erionite-associated disease can occur in North America and that subjects with erionite exposure are not only at risk of developing mesothelioma, but may develop interstitial fibrosis and additional pulmonary pathology impacting lung function and patient survival.

Dr. Michele Carbone and researchers from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center identify genetic mutation that increases susceptibility to mesothelioma and potentially other forms of cancer caused by Erionite.
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