Talc look-alikes
Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Talc. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Pyrophyllite
Pyrophyllite (Al2Si4O10(OH)2)
Also known as: Agalmatolite (when massive)
Serpentine
Serpentine Group ((Mg,Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4)
Also known as: Antigorite, Chrysotile, Lizardite
Chlorite
Chlorite Group ((Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2 · (Mg,Fe)3(OH)6)
Also known as: Clinochlore, Chamosite
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