How was talc named?

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2006-11-27 15:10:15 · 4 answers · asked by princess220102 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

>>Origin: 1595–1605: Derived from Arabic word "ṭalq" and Persian word "talk" which means mica.

Mica is a natural mined transluscent mineral.

2006-11-28 08:08:46 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The name talc is thought to be derived from the Arabic word talg or talk meaning mica since talc forms mica-like flakes.

2006-11-27 23:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

My dictionary says that it's from the arabic word talq, meaning mica.

Hope that helps!

2006-11-27 23:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by Armand 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its ground up rock with purfume added

2006-11-27 23:18:04 · answer #4 · answered by teddybear 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋