What is Talc? | Nippon Talc
When it is pulverized, white or gray powder is obtained. The chemical name of talc is hydrous magnesium silicate (Mg 3 Si 4 O 10 (OH) 2). Talc has a true specific gravity of 2.7 and Mohs hardness of 1, which is the softest inorganic mineral that offers excellent heat resistance and chemical stability.