Silicate Hydroxide Class: Silicates Subclass: Phyllosilicates Group:Clays and also The Montmorillonite / Smectite
Group.
Uses:
An ornamental and heat, acid and electrically-resistant stone
(soapstone) used as counter tops, electrical switchboards, carvings
etc, used as an ingredient in paints, rubber, roofing materials,
ceramics and insecticides. Most commonly known as the primary
ingredient in talcum powder.
Talc is an important industrial mineral. Its resistance to heat,
electricity and acids make it an ideal surface for lab counter tops
and electrical switchboards. It is also an important filler
material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Even with all these
uses, most people only know talc as the primary ingredient in
talcum powder.
