Minerals
Talc
The softest mineral on Earth, in export grades from Super White to Greenish White.
Introduction
Talc is a naturally occurring hydrated magnesium silicate mineral and is recognized as the softest mineral on Earth (Mohs hardness 1). It is widely used in plastics, paints, paper, ceramics, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, agriculture and construction.
Specifications
Geological formation
Talc forms through hydrothermal alteration and metamorphism of magnesium-rich rocks over millions of years.
Mining locations
Major deposits are located in Sherwan, Jamrud, Mohmand, Bajaur, Shangla, Swat, Chitral, Buner, Zhob and Khuzdar.
Chemical composition
Chemical formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2. Main components: magnesium oxide (30–32%), silicon dioxide (60–64%) and combined water (4–5%).
Physical properties
Mohs hardness 1 · monoclinic crystal system · density ~2.7 g/cm³ · insoluble in water · excellent lubricity and thermal stability.
Colour grades
Super White, White, Off-White, Grey and Greenish White.
Standard product forms
Lumps, chips, granules, talc powder (200–1250 mesh) and micronized talc (50–5 micron).
Industrial applications
Plastics, paints, paper, ceramics, rubber, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food processing (where regulations permit), agriculture and construction.
Quality parameters
Whiteness 90–98%, brightness 90–97%, moisture below 0.5%, pH 8–9.
Manufacturing process
Mining, sorting, crushing, grinding, micronization, air classification, laboratory testing, packaging and export.
Packaging
25 kg, 40 kg and 50 kg bags, jumbo bags, and customized export packaging.
Why choose Swallow International
High-purity talc with consistent quality, modern processing, customized grades and dependable export services.