Talc
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About Talc
Talc is the softest mineral on the Mohs scale (hardness 1), a magnesium silicate hydroxide that forms greasy, pearly white to pale green foliated or massive aggregates with an extremely smooth soapy feel. While best known industrially in talcum powder and paper manufacturing, decorative-grade talc (soapstone) has been carved into vessels, figurines, and architectural elements across many cultures. High-quality massive talc from China, Korea, India, and Italy is fashioned into jewelry components, inro, and Chinese carvings.