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36 Minerals

1- Talc

1- Talc

$42.00 USD
$42.00 USD
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Size

The number "1" is represented by the mineral talc which is the defining mineral for 0 on the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness.

All prints are of digital paintings of minerals created with archival ink and paper. Each print is signed by the artist. You can watch the painting process in the video below.

Materials

All prints are printed on Red River 60lb Polar White paper with archival ink.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping is from my studio in Baltimore, MD to anywhere in the Continental United States. Orders over $100 ship free of charge.

8" x 10" prints ship flat pack, and the two larger sizes ship in a tube.

Dimensions

I currently offer 3 sizes of prints. You can select sizes above.

Care Instructions

All prints are printed on archival paper with archival ink, but I do recommend you protect your print within a glass frame. I've chosen 3 common sizes that are easy to find a variety of frame styles an price points for.

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Talc

Talc is the softest mineral on earth as defined by the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, based on scratch hardness comparison. Its hardness rating is 1.

  • Chemical Formula

    Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

  • Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness

    1 (defining mineral)

  • Streak

    White jot to pearl black

  • Geological Setting

    Talc dominantly forms from the metamorphism of magnesian minerals such as serpentine, pyroxene, amphibole, and olivine, in the presence of carbon dioxide and water. This is known as "talc carbonation" or "steatization”.