(n) a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder, Syn.talcum
n. [ F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq. ] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. Steatite, or soapstone, is a compact granular variety. [ 1913 Webster ]
Indurated talc, an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; -- called also talc slate. [ 1913 Webster ]
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