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Is talc and french chalk are similar?
Yes. You might wish to verify this using the wikipedia article about talc.
Is talc a common mineral?
Talc is a common mineral; it is a very known material, not expensive.
Is sidewalk chalk made out of the same things as blackboard chalk?
YEP!
Are talc and quartz the same thing?
No, they are two different minerals.
What is a slogan for talc?
Talk about Talc!
Is talc and french chalk are similar?
Yes. You might wish to verify this using the wikipedia article about talc.
What are the main ingredients of compact powder?
In most compact powders the main ingredient is talc. Talc is hydrated magnesium silicate. Some compact powders can contain types of clay or chalk as well as talc.
Why do gymnasts apply some coarse substances on their hands?
yes they do, to help the chalk adhere and provide a good grip while also protecting the skin on their palms.
Is talc a common mineral?
Talc is a common mineral; it is a very known material, not expensive.
What is a good slogan for a ad for talc?
Talk about talc!
Is the chalk you find in nature the same as the chalk that you use on the board?
Nature's chalk is limestone--hard. Blackboard chalk is soft--gypsum.
Is sidewalk chalk made out of the same things as blackboard chalk?
YEP!
Is chalk calcium bicarbonate?
Yes "blackboard chalk", it is formed from the microscopic pieces of calcite (coccoliths) from sea micro-organisms. Soem other compounds are sometimes called chalk- e.g. "tailors chalk a very hard chalk used to mark cloth is often made from compressed "talc" a silicate mineral.
Does chalk float?
yes it sinks because it doesn't have air inside so it doesn't float
Are talc and quartz the same thing?
No, they are two different minerals.
Is chalk the same as the rock limestone?
It is pretty much the same. Chalk and limestone are made of the same elements, but to to make chalk they change the limestone a bit. First they change the shape and then make it smooth. I hope that helps!
Can a fingernail scratch some minerals?
Yes. But only soft ones such as talc (solid form of chalk and baby powder). Generally only minerals below 2 on the hardness scale.
