Talc

=//Talc://= == =Talc has a white, yellowish white,pale green,gray white or brownish white color.= =It has a non-metallic pearly luster and leaves a white streak.= =Talc is non-magnetic.= =It has a hardness level of one, so it is very brittle.= =It breaks in an uneven pattern and has a perfect cleavage of 001= == =Talc is located in many places all over the world some places are, Alabama, North and South Carolina, Texas, The Rocky Mountains, Nevada, New Mexico, Washington, Idaho, and many more. 5 interesting facts about talc are it is the softest mineral on earth and has been used for over 15,000 years. Another is sense talc can be easily crushed into powder and makeup. Also it was used in glazed pottery. Talc is even used in candy, chewing gum, animal feed, and olive oil processing. Last but not least the USA also considered a major talc producer, it is second in the world compared to China.=