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Talc-rock

A rock classification type
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Talc-rock, etc.

Emerald deposit, Leckbachgraben, Nasenkopf mountain, Bramberg am Wildkogel, Zell am See District, Salzburg, Austria
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Talc-rock, etc.

Ghunday mine, Sherzad District, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
07289260017272472768683.jpg
Talc-rock, etc.

Emerald deposit, Leckbachgraben, Nasenkopf mountain, Bramberg am Wildkogel, Zell am See District, Salzburg, Austria
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Talc-rock, etc.

Ghunday mine, Sherzad District, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
07289260017272472768683.jpg
Talc-rock, etc.

Emerald deposit, Leckbachgraben, Nasenkopf mountain, Bramberg am Wildkogel, Zell am See District, Salzburg, Austria
08149230017272061069435.jpg
Talc-rock, etc.

Ghunday mine, Sherzad District, Nangarhar, Afghanistan
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Unique IdentifiersHide

Mindat ID:
48763
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:48763:0

Classification of Talc-rockHide

Mineralogy of Talc-rockHide

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

Pronunciation of Talc-rockHide

Pronunciation:
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Jolyon RalphUnited Kingdom

Common AssociatesHide

Associated Minerals Based on Photo Data:
5 photos of Talc-rock associated with Actinolite◻Ca2(Mg4.5-2.5Fe0.5-2.5)Si8O22(OH)2
2 photos of Talc-rock associated with TalcMg3Si4O10(OH)2
2 photos of Talc-rock associated with Fluor-uvite-Uvite Series

Internet Links for Talc-rockHide

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