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.
talc's cleavage is perfect in one direction, basal.
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talc doesn't react with water at all as the talc is insoluble in water.it is chemicaaly called hydrated magnesium silicate.there may be a slight reaction of talc powder or talc with mineral acids.talc is now widely called talcum powder
Talc is a mineral.
Talc is considered an ore. Talc is a silicate, and very soft. The technical name for talc is hydrated magnesium silicate.
the way a surface reflects light is called talc luster
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Talc is categorized as a mineral.
talc has a white streak