01 n. A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of m…
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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.(Min.)
Phrases & compounds
Indurated talc —
an impure, slaty talc, with a nearly compact texture, and greater hardness than common talc; -- called also talc slate.