Rocks are always hard, so what do you call a soft rock? Coming from the January 30, 2025, edition of the NYT mini crossword puzzle. If you’re not an expert with rocks and minerals, then this one can be a bit of a challenge. We’re looking for a 4-letter word, and that’s a rock that is soft.
The soft rock looks like a crystal and hard, but not
The answer to what is a soft rock is TALC. Talc is a type of mineral that looks like a crystal, which is often white or another kind of color. It is also short for the word talcum, and it is a common thing to find in some parts of the world, where there are a lot of rocks.
The most common use of talc is that they make powder out of it. The powder is used to absorb moisture from the body. It is the same for baby powder, as it is safe for external use. Whatever you do, do not use it internally, and why would you?
