Yes, talc occurs in both foliated and fibrous masses. Talc is often used in a powder form for a variety of substances including baby powder.
foliated
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
Marble is a completely non-foliated rock. lol
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Nonfolated
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Better known as Talc, it has a Mohl's Density of 2.7 to 2.8 and a hardness of 1.0.
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
foliated
foliated
A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety.
Talk about talc!
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Diamond is non-foliated.
Well foliated rocks have layers and non foliated does not have layers.
Marble is a completely non-foliated rock. lol