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Talc is a common mineral; it is a very known material, not expensive.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoTalc can be found throughout western Australia and the Middle East, formed in the earth from minerals. You can also find pure talc in the European Alps and the Himalayas.
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∙ 12y agoYes, talc is a mineral. In a Mohs Scale, its hardness is one, which is really soft. It also has white streaks. You can use it as chalk if you really want to ;)
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When testing for hardness which is softest?
Talc (a common metamorphic mineral).
What is the cost of talc?
Talc is very expensive, its a nice mineral.
What can talc scratch?
Talc can scratch Talc , although Talc's hardness varies it is considered a soft mineral, that can even be scratched with a finger nail. Any mineral or material with a hardness equal to or greater than 1 on the Mohs hardness scale will be able to scratch talc. Talc is the softest mineral listed on the Mohs scale, listed as a 1 on the scale which is graded from 1 through 10, with 10 being the hardest (diamond).
What is talc's characteristics?
talc is a powdery mineral. when you touch it,it turns to a dust or a powder
What is the softest Earth mineral?
Talc.
When testing for hardness which is softest?
Talc (a common metamorphic mineral).
What is the mineral group for talc?
Talc is classified as a silicate mineral.
What type of mineral is talc?
Talc is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral.
What is the specific gravity for talc?
The specific gravity for talc is 2.7 to 2.8. Talc is the softest mineral found on earth. Some common colors of talc are white, pink, and beige.
Is talc a fungus?
Talc is a mineral.
Which mineral can be scratched by a fingernail?
Talc is one such mineral and as such is a reference mineral in the Mohs Hardness Scale.
What type of rock is talc?
== Talc is a mineral. == True... but Talc is a Metamorphic rock. == Actually it is a metamorphic mineral, not a rock.
Which mineral is most likely an ingredient used in baby powder?
The mineral - is talc. It is a naturally occurring mineral.
What is Talc under?
Talc is categorized as a mineral.
What mineral family is talc a part of?
Talc is one of a family of insoluble mineral magnesium silicates.
What is hardest mineral and what is the softest?
The hardest mineral is diamond, and the softest mineral is talc.
What mineral you can scratch with your fingernail?
The most commonly known mineral that can be scratched with a fingernail is talc.
