Talc

=__**Talc**  __= //**Magnetic:** No. //**Streak:** is white. //**5 things that Talc is used for:**//
 * Luster:** non-metallic.
 * Non-metallic:** pearly luster, dull luster, greasy luster.
 * Color:** green, gray & white to almost silver.
 * Hardness scale:** 1, on the scale from 1-10. Softest mineral.
 * Cleavage:** perfect on (001).
 * Fracture:** uneven surfaces.//
 * 5 interesting facts:**//
 * talc is formed over many millions of years.
 * talc is the softest rock in the world.
 * talc can be white. grey, pink, blue, violet & green.
 * used for lubricants, leather dressing, tolet paper & dusting powder.
 * chinese people were already using talc to glaze their pottery
 * lubricants
 * leather dressing
 * tolet paper
 * dusting powder
 * deodrants

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