Talc
At a glance
- Type
- Mineral
- Group
- Silicate
- Crystal system
- Monoclinic
- Hardness
- Soft (Mohs under 3)
- Colour
- White, Grey, Green
- Lustre
- Pearly
- Use
- Industry
- Difficulty in WildGuessr
- Medium
Did you know?
- Soapstone, a rock rich in talc, has been carved into bowls, sculptures and stoves for thousands of years.
- Talc feels slippery and soapy, and finely ground talc is what talcum powder is made of.
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Classification, names and conservation status come from Wikidata (CC0), the photo from Wikimedia Commons. Wikidata Q134583 · All stones · All entries