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steatite: see soapstone soapstone or steatite , metamorphic rock of which the characteristic and usually chief mineral is talc, but which also contains varying parts of chlorite, mica, tremolite, quartz, magnetite, and iron compounds.
..... Click the link for more information. . steatite [′stēยทə‚tīt] (petrology) A compact, massive, fine-ground rock composed principally of talc, but with much other material. steatite An industrial grade of talc of high purity; block steatite which meets a specified degree of purity is designated as soapstone. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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