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No, they are two different minerals.
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Why is talc a better body powder than quartz?
Talc is a very soft mineral, unlike quartz, and so is less likely to be abrasive.
Which of the materials are denser then water?
Examples: coal, talc, quartz, magnetite, copper etc.
What are Quartz talc halite magnetite feldspar mica?
Quartx is and example of a mineral that is a chemical compound it is made of the silicon and oxygen
Why is talc softer than quartz?
Talc has a mineral structure that makes it very brittle all the way down to the molecular level - it only needs a touch to break and so it is considered a 'soft' mineral because it is so weak and breaks so easily.
What make quartz unique?
the thing that makes quartz uniqe is the colouring and the size.
Which is the hardest mineral out of calcite talc fluorite and quartz?
Quartz- hardness 7 on Mohs Scale. (Calcite: 3, galena 2.5, talc 1)
Why is talc a better body powder than quartz?
Talc is a very soft mineral, unlike quartz, and so is less likely to be abrasive.
Is talc softer than quartz?
yes
What are Quartz topaz and talc?
igneous rocks
How can you tell if a mineral can scratch another mineral?
the softer mineral can be scratched by a harder mineral. Ex: talc is 1 and quartz is 7 so quartz can scratch talc
What is the name of a soft mineral with a soapy feel?
A base has a slippery soapy feel.
Why does talc make a better body powder than quartz?
Quartz powder is dangerous to the respiratory system.
What mineral can scratch feldspar but not quartz?
There is no mineral that would satisfy the question. If a mineral is able to scratch feldspar, it would have a Mohs hardness of 6 or above. Fluorite is rated as a 4. It would be impossible for a mineral which scratches feldspar to be unable to scratch fluorite.
What mineral is used as an example of that hardness on Mohs hardness scale?
Talc Diamond Quartz
What is a Metamorphic rock containing minerals such as talc and mica and quartz or graphite called?
schist
Which of the materials are denser then water?
Examples: coal, talc, quartz, magnetite, copper etc.
Is smoky quarts the same thing as a moonstone?
No, smoky quartz and moonstone are not the same thing. Smoky quartz is a silicon dioxide crystal while moonstone is a sodium potassium aluminium silicate.
