Meanings (ES + gloss)
talco
A soft mineral, composed of hydrated magnesium silicate, that has a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, and usually occurs in foliated masses.
The abeer is often mixed with powdered talc to make it glitter, and then, if it gets into the eyes, it causes a good deal of pain.
With this background and experience we feel justified in stating that not all talcs contain, or are associated with, asbestos.
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