2079 - Talc

At-A-Glance

Country of Origin

Italy

Contributors

Archibald MacMartin

Photos

Essential Information

Specimen ID

2079

Mineral Name

Talc

Chemical Formula

Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

Subcollection

Archibald M. MacMartin
Specimen Number
003

Pseudomorph after pyroxene (fassaite.) Pale green dull 3 mm crystals.

Geographic Origin

Locality Nickname

Fassa Valley, Tyrol, Italy

Locality Lat/Long

46.4333333, 11.7
Historical Region Name
Tyrol
Geographic Features
Fassa Valley
Alps