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This specimen is part of the museum collection catalog.
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Talc Crystal
Hudspeth County, Texas, USA
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Fragile
Avoid Moisture
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| Origin Location |
Hudspeth County, Texas, USA |
| Description |
Remarkable octohedral, well formed crystal of this commercially important mineral that is among the softest minerals on the Mohs scale . |
| Luster |
Dull |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Hydrated Magnesium Silicate |
| Handling |
Very soft, handle with care. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Talc: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
trimagnesium tetrasilicon decoxygen hydroxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Kyanite Tourmaline var. Schorl Quartz var. Lemurian Root Tourmaline var. Chrome Elbaite Calcite Baryte |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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