Talc: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system

The properties that identify Talc: its Mohs hardness, luster, streak colour and crystal system.

Talc: hardness, streak, luster and crystal system
MineralMohs hardnessLusterStreakCrystal system
Talc1 (defining mineral)Waxy or pearlyMonoclinic or triclinic

Common questions

How hard is Talc on the Mohs scale?
1 (defining mineral).
What luster does Talc have?
Waxy or pearly.
What crystal system does Talc have?
Monoclinic or triclinic.

Sources

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