Talc in powdered form, often combined with corn starch, is used as baby powder.
This mineral is used as a thickening agent and lubricant.
It is an ingredient in ceramics, paints, and roofing material.
Danish: talkum
German: Talkum
English: talc
Chemical: hydrated magnesium silicate
approximately Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂
