Description

Talc is a mineral composed of hydrated magnesium silicate. It is a soft and greasy mineral with a slippery feel and can be easily scratched with a fingernail. Talc has a perfect basal cleavage and an uneven fracture, and it is translucent to opaque.

Applications

Talc has a wide range of industrial and commercial uses due to its physical and chemical properties. Some of the common applications of talc are:

• Ceramics
• Paints and coatings
• Plastics and rubber
• Paper and pulp
• Cosmetics and personal care products

Physical Properties