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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Talc is extracted by mining it from talc-rich rocks using open-pit or underground mining methods. Once the ore is extracted, it undergoes various processes such as crushing, grinding, and sorting to obtain high-quality talc. The final step involves further refining and blending to achieve the desired purity and particle size for different industrial applications.
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The cost of talc can vary depending on the quality, quantity, and supplier. On average, talc prices range from $200 to $600 per ton. Specialty grades of talc can be more expensive.
Talc is amorphous in nature .
Talc has a white streak.
Talc has a density of approximately 2.8 grams per cubic centimeter. The weight of talc in grams would depend on the volume or quantity of talc being measured.
Talc is a nonrenewable resource as it is a naturally occurring mineral formed over millions of years through geological processes. Once mined and extracted, talc deposits do not replenish within a human timescale.
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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
talc has a white streak
Talc is categorized as a mineral.
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Talc can be found in mines around the world, with some of the major producers being China, India, Brazil, and the United States. It is often extracted through mining and processing operations to create a variety of products, such as talcum powder, cosmetics, and ceramics.
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