Easily Scratched Mineral Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 11, 2023

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	noun • a fine grained mineral having a soft soapy feel and consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate; used in a variety of products including talcum powder verb • apply talcum powder to (one's body)
	39%	9		Mineral hardness is determined by the ability to scratch or be scratched by another mineral
	noun • a scale of hardness of solids; talc is 0 and diamond is 10; ordering is determined by which substance can scratch another substance
	30%	9		Can be easily scratched or rubbed off
	noun • a water-base paint containing zinc oxide and glue and coloring; used as a wash for walls and ceilings verb • cover with calcimine

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New York Times05 Sep 2004	Down 47
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