TALC
Mining Information
The mineral details are shown below:
Mineral Properties
The mineral talc is a hydrous magnesium silicate. A massive talcose rock is called steatite, and an impure massive variety is known as soapstone. Talc is used commercially because of its fragrance retention, luster, purity, softness, and whiteness. Other commercially important properties of talc are its chemical inertness, high dielectric strength, high thermal conductivity, low electrical conductivity, and oil and grease adsorption.
Mineral Uses
Major markets for talc are ceramics, paint, paper, and plastics.