Which raw material is used to make talc powder? Quora
Talc. Thats the name of the mineral (a hydrated form of magnesium silicate) thats ground up to make talc (um) powder. Its soft and its crystal structure consists of sheets that can slide past each other (like graphite), which accounts for its lubricating properties. Soapstone (steatite), a soft stone used for carving, contains a high proportion