Ultramafic-Hosted Talc-Magnesite Deposits

Gilpin R. Robinson Jr.; Bradley S. Van Gosen; Nora K. Foley

doi:10.3133/ofr20061229

Ultramafic-Hosted Talc-Magnesite Deposits

Open-File Report 2006-1229

By: Gilpin R. Robinson Jr., Bradley S. Van Gosen, and Nora K. Foley

https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20061229

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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.

Additional publication details
Publication type	Report
Publication Subtype	USGS Numbered Series
Title	Ultramafic-Hosted Talc-Magnesite Deposits
Series title	Open-File Report
Series number	2006-1229
DOI	10.3133/ofr20061229
Year Published	2006
Language	ENGLISH
Publisher	Geological Survey (U.S.)
Contributing office(s)	Eastern Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey
Description	14 p.
Online Only (Y/N)	Y