Mineral that a fingernail can scratch (4)

I believe the answer is:

talc

(Other definitions for talc that I've seen before include "Bathroom dusting powder" , "Soft white powder" , "Softest substance in Mohs scale of hardness" , "After-bath powder" , "Soft mineral; powder" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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