Laguna Talc, Pioneer 2882

Talc is also known as magnesium silicate hydrate, steatite, or soapstone.

Pioneer 2882 is a white-burning, high-organic, Texas talc that is low in calcium.

It is a very active flux in mid-range and high-fire clays and glazes.

Talc is an insoluble mineral.

It is used as a matting agent in earthenware glazes, and at high temperatures can produce magnesia mattes.