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Talc is derieved from Persian talc via Arabic talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium sillicate. with the chemical formula H2Mg3(SiO3)4 or Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. In loose form, it is the widely-used substance known as talcum powder.
Talc is an important industrial mineral. Its resistance to heat, electricity and acids make it an ideal surface for lab counter tops and electrical switchboards. It is also an important filler material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Even with all these uses, most people only know talc as the primary ingredient in talcum powder. Mineral specimens are not very common as it does not form very large crystals. However, it often replaces other minerals on an atom by atom basis and forms what are called pseudomorphs (false shape). The talc takes the form of the mineral it replaces. A specimen of what looks like milky quartz is quite a suprise when it not only has a soapy feel but can be scratched by a fingernail.
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What is a slogan for talc?
Talk about Talc!
Is talc a acid or base?
Talc is mildly basic, with a pH of ~9.
Why talc powder is not dissolved in water?
Talc is amorphous in nature .
What is the cost of talc?
Talc is very expensive, its a nice mineral.
What is the cleavage of talc?
talc's cleavage is perfect in one direction, basal.
What is a good slogan for a ad for talc?
Talk about talc!
Is talc a fungus?
Talc is a mineral.
What is a slogan for talc?
Talk about Talc!
Is talc a ore?
Talc is considered an ore. Talc is a silicate, and very soft. The technical name for talc is hydrated magnesium silicate.
Is talc a acid or base?
Talc is mildly basic, with a pH of ~9.
What is the streak of talc?
talc has a white streak
What is the softest rock in the universe?
talc talc
What is Talc under?
Talc is categorized as a mineral.
What is the talc's streak?
talc has a white streak
What is density of talc?
it is 0.5 is the density of talc!
What is talc's luster?
the way a surface reflects light is called talc luster
What has the author Robert L Virta written?
Robert L. Virta has written: 'The phase relationship of talc and amphiboles in a fibrous talc sample' -- subject(s): Amphiboles, Phase rule and equilibrium, Talc 'The talc industry--an overview' -- subject(s): Talc, Talc industry
