Talc
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Talc is a metamorphic mineral that results from the metamorphism of other minerals like pyroxene and amphibole in the presence of carbon dioxide and water. It comes in shades of gray, green, red, and brown and has a soapy, grassy feel. Talc is found in countries like Austria, Italy, France, Canada, and the United States in places such as North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, and Montana. It is used to make paper, paints, talcum powder, soap, fireproof roofing, linoleum, oilcloth, electrical insulation, and pottery.
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Talc
- 1. Talc Tejal
- 2. My Mineral glossary Crystal: A clear transparent mineral or glass resembling ice. The transparent form of Crystallized quartz. Igneous rock: Rocks formed by solidification of molten magma. Metamorphic rock: Rock that was one form of rock but has changed to another under the influence of heat pressure or some other agent without passing though a liquid phase. Mineral : Any of class of substances occurring in nature (as quartz) of definite chemical composition. Sedimentary rock: rock formed from consolidated clay sediments.
- 3. What is Talc ? Talc is a metamorphic mineral resulting from the metamorphism of minerals such as pyoxeneamphble, olivine, and other minerals in the presence of carbon dioxide and water.
- 4. What does Talc look like? Talc comes in shades of gray and green and red and brown It has a grassy soapy feel.
- 5. Where is it found? Talc is found in Austria, Italy, France, Canada and in the United States. In the U.S. you can find talc in North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, and Montana.
- 6. What are its uses? Talc is used in making paper paints, face, and talcum powder soap, fireproof roofing, linoleum and oilcloth, electrical insulation, and pottery.