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Agriculture · Q840

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 840

Q840

Softest mineral is

A.
Kaolinite
B.
Diamond
C.
Talc
Answer
D.
Bentonite

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Softest mineral is Talc. This softest mineral position is given at bottom of Moh's scale of Hardness with a relative hardness value of 1. It has a soapy, greasy feel.
Talc is formed by the hydrothermal alteration of ultrabasic rocks or low-grade thermal metamorphism of siliceous dolomites.