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Talc carbonate and Soapstone Definition

1 Definition
1.1 Definition
Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.
It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc
1.2 History
1.2.1 Origin
China, USA, Middle east
USA
1.2.2 Discoverer
Unknown
Unknown
1.3 Etymology
From medieval Latin, talcum
From 17th century, because of its greasy feel and use like a soap
1.4 Class
Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
1.4.1 Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
Durable Rock, Soft Rock
1.5 Family
1.5.1 Group
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.6 Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock

Definition of Talc carbonate and Soapstone

The general Talc carbonate and Soapstone definition can be stated as: Talc carbonate is nothing but a rock sequence or a mineral composition found in metamorphic ultramafic rocks.. On the other hand, It is a metamorphic magnesium rich rock because it is composed of the mineral talc. Along with definition of Talc carbonate and Soapstone, get to know about Properties of Talc carbonate and Soapstone. Get to know more information about Talc carbonate and Soapstone origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Talc carbonate and Soapstone

The history of Talc carbonate and Soapstone gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Talc carbonate and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer

Talc carbonate and Soapstone definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Talc carbonate and Soapstone. In this section, you will know about Talc carbonate and Soapstone Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Talc carbonate and Soapstone are China, USA, Middle east. It is interesting to know the name of Talc carbonate and Soapstone discoverer. The discoverer of Talc carbonate and Soapstone are Unknown.

Etymology of Talc carbonate and Soapstone

Along with Talc carbonate and Soapstone definition, know more about the etymology of Talc carbonate and Soapstone. Etymology of Talc carbonate and Soapstone gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Talc carbonate and Formation of Soapstone. The etymology of Talc carbonate is From medieval Latin, talcum while that of Soapstone is From medieval Latin, talcum. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Talc carbonate and Soapstone belong to Metamorphic Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Talc carbonate and Soapstone are listed below.

For Talc carbonate,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock

For Soapstone,

  • Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
  • Group: Not applicable
  • Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock