Soapstone

SOAPSTONE (TALC)

Chemical Formula

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Available Forms

 Raw Soapstone Lumps
 Crushed Soapstone
 Soapstone Powder
 Micronized Soapstone Powder

Standard Sizes Lumps

 10–30 mm
 20–50 mm
 30–80 mm
 50–100 mm
 Customized sizes available

Standard Sizes Powder

 200 Mesh
 300 Mesh
 325 Mesh
 400 Mesh
 500 Mesh
 600 Mesh
 800 Mesh
 1000 Mesh
 1250 Mesh
 2500 Mesh
 5–40 Microns
 Customized particle sizes available

Grades with Typical Specifications & Industrial Applications

1. Pharmaceutical Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 95–99%
 Brightness: 90–98%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤0.50%
 CaO: ≤0.50%
 Particle Size: 10–20 Microns
 Chemically Pure
 Free from Heavy Metals

Industrial Applications

 Pharmaceutical Tablets
 Medicinal Powders
 Capsule Manufacturing
 Healthcare Products

2. Cosmetic Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 92–98%
 Brightness: 90–96%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤0.70%
 CaO: ≤1.00%
 Particle Size: 5–15 Microns
 High Softness
 High Whiteness

Industrial Applications

 Talcum Powder
 Face Powder
 Body Powder
 Cosmetic Formulations
 Personal Care Products

3. Paper Grade (High Grade)

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 85–90%
 Brightness: 85–92%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤1.00%
 CaO: ≤1.50%
 Particle Size: 10–25 Microns

Industrial Applications

 Paper Coating
 Paper Filling
 Specialty Paper
 Premium Paper Manufacturing

4. Paper Grade (Low Grade)

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 78–85%
 Brightness: 70–85%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤2.00%
 CaO: ≤3.00%
 Particle Size: 20–40 Microns

Industrial Applications

 Paper Filling
 Cardboard
 Packaging Paper
 Industrial Paper Products

5. Ceramic Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 85–92%
 Brightness: 80–90%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤1.50%
 CaO: ≤2.00%
 Fine Powder

Industrial Applications

 Ceramic Tiles
 Sanitary Ware
 Electrical Insulators
 Porcelain
 Ceramic Bodies

6. Paint Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 80–90%
 Brightness: 75–88%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤1.50%
 CaO: ≤2.00%
 Particle Size: 10–30 Microns

Industrial Applications

 Decorative Paints
 Industrial Coatings
 Primers
 Powder Coatings
 Texture Paints

7. Plastic Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 80–90%
 Brightness: 75–85%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤1.50%
 CaO: ≤2.50%
 Fine Powder

Industrial Applications

 PP Compounds
 PVC Pipes
 Automotive Components
 Masterbatch
 Engineering Plastics

8. Rubber Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 78–88%
 Brightness: 70–80%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤2.00%
 CaO: ≤3.00%
 Medium Fine Powder

Industrial Applications

 Tyres
 Rubber Hoses
 Conveyor Belts
 Footwear
 Rubber Sheets

9. Textile Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 85–92%
 Brightness: 80–90%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤1.50%
 CaO: ≤2.00%
 Fine Powder

Industrial Applications

 Textile Processing
 Yarn Lubrication
 Fabric Finishing
 Industrial Textile Manufacturing

10. Detergent Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: 75–85%
 Brightness: 65–75%
 Fe₂O₃: ≤2.50%
 CaO: ≤4.00%
 Medium Powder

Industrial Applications

 Detergent Powders
 Household Cleaning Products
 Industrial Cleaning Compounds

11. Chemical Grade

Typical & Specifications

 Talc Content: <78%
 Brightness: 60–70%
 Higher Impurities Acceptable
 Higher CaO Content
 Coarse or Fine Powder

Industrial Applications

 Chemical Industry
 Insecticide Formulations
 Fertilizer Carriers
 Industrial Mineral Blends

Customization Available
MERIDIAN GEOROCK MINERAL LLP supplies Soapstone (Talc) in customized talc
content, brightness, particle size, micron size, mesh size, Fe₂O₃ content, CaO content, and
other specifications according to customer requirements and international quality standards