| Abstract: | This presentation on the geology of ultramafic-hosted talc-magnesite deposits was given at the 42nd Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals, May 7-13, 2006, in Asheville, North Carolina (USA). Talc is a soft inert industrial mineral commodity commonly used as a component or filler in ceramic, paint, paper, plastic, roofing, and electrical applications. Ultramafic-hosted talc-magnesite deposits are important sources of talc. |
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| ProdID: | 77854 |
| Citation Author: | Robinson, Gilpin R., Jr.; Van Gosen, Bradley S.; Foley, Nora K. |
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| Citation Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 2006-1229 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Ultramafic-Hosted Talc-Magnesite Deposits; 2006; OFR; 2006-1229; Robinson, Gilpin R., Jr.; Van Gosen, Bradley S.; Foley, Nora K. |
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| Text: | Ultramafic-Hosted Talc-Magnesite Deposits; 2006; OFR; 2006-1229; Robinson, Gilpin R., Jr.; Van Gosen, Bradley S.; Foley, Nora K. |
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| Date Other: | Tue, 8 Aug 2006 00:00 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |