> Hmm, talcum is hydrated magnesium silicate. It will likely not lose the water
http://www.reade.com/Products/Minerals-and-Ores/Talc-Powder-(3MgO*4SiO2*H2O).html

Oxide not silicate, obviously ...

P.

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