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Talc schist

A rock subtype
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About Talc schistHide

A schist containing talc.


Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
470457
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:470457:3

Similar NamesHide

Calc-schistA rock subtype

Classification of Talc schistHide

Mineralogy of Talc schistHide

Essential minerals - these are minerals that are required within the classification of this rock:
TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2

Other Language Names for Talc schistHide

Common AssociatesHide

Associations Based on Photo Data:
2 photos of Talc schist associated with Actinoliteâ—»Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
1 photo of Talc schist associated with 'Emerald'Be3Al2(Si6O18)
1 photo of Talc schist associated with TitaniteCaTiO(SiO4)
1 photo of Talc schist associated with MagnetiteFe2+Fe3+2O4

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