Sherwan talc, Pakistan
Dolomite-hosted geology, underground mining and source records.
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Explore Pakistan
& Afghanistan talc.
Source knowledge, practical testing guidance and buying information—organised around the questions industrial buyers ask.
Origins & geology
Merki Khel talc, Afghanistan
Source identity, regional context and qualification questions.
Read the guidePakistan & Afghan talc
Compare the evidence needed for the two origins.
Read the guideQuality & laboratory knowledge
Talc & asbestos
Testing methods, report interpretation and source-specific evidence.
Read the guideBrightness & colour
Understand named optical measurements and preparation.
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Build a sample that represents the material being purchased.
Read the guideOur Quality Policy
How we prepare, identify and assess material.
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Mining & sorting
Follow the route from source material to prepared lot.
Read the guideHand sorting
What visual selection can and cannot establish.
Read the guideMine-to-shipment records
Connect source, lot, sample and shipment references.
Read the guideLumps, fines & powder
Distinguish material form from product quality.
Read the guideChoosing talc feedstock
Build a practical specification for your mill.
Read the guideApplication guides
Explore requirements and sourcing by industry.
Read the guidePut the knowledge to work.
Discuss the source, grade and evidence needed for your application.