what is talcum powder made of ?Talcum powder?
Its made of talc.
Talc is a metamorphic mineral resulting from the metamorphism of magnesian minerals such as pyroxene, amphibole, olivine and other similar minerals in the presence of carbon dioxide and water. This is known as talc carbonation or steatization and produces a suite of rocks known as talc carbonates.
Talc is primarily formed via hydration and carbonation of serpentine, via the following reaction;
Serpentine + Carbon Dioxide 鈫?Talc + Magnesite + WaterTalcum powder?
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powdered talcum a naturally occuring mineral,
usually Mg 3 Si 4 O10(OH)2
Magnesium silicate hydroxide
the softest of all minerals
1 on the Moh`s scale
in uk found in shetlands.
Talc, ground up
from the side of my bottle of talc
ingredients: Topical starch (cornstarch). Also, contains: Fragrance, tricalcium phosphate
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french chalk
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