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soapstone or steatite (stē`ətīt), metamorphic rock of which the characteristic and usually chief mineral is talc talc, mineral ranging in color from white through various shades of gray and green to the red and brown of impure specimens, translucent to opaque, and having a greasy, soapy feel. ..... Click the link for more information. , but which also contains varying parts of chlorite, mica, tremolite, quartz, magnetite, and iron compounds. It is gray to green in color, has a soapy feel, and is notable for its high degree of resistance to acids and heat. It is so soft that it can be easily cut with a knife or other sharp tool, making it a popular material for sculpting. The chief deposits of commercial importance are in the United States, Norway, and Canada. It is used in the manufacture of laboratory table tops, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, furnace linings, and electrical apparatus. soapstone a massive compact soft variety of talc, used for making tabletops, hearths, ornaments, etc. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sometimes they are polished with soapstone and sand, till they shine within like silver punch-bowls. in the old red soapstone underlying Kansas; characterized by an |
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