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In minerology, a large rock consisting mostly of talc: Steatite is referred to as soapstone, potstone, or lard stone and has a greyish green or brown color.
Steatite is a mineral talc of hydrated magnesium silicate and occurs in a consolidated form.
Because steatite seems to be very heat tolerant, it is used for a variety of products, like fireplace hearths, tabletops, or ornaments. Further it has a soft soapy feel and is even in talcum powder.
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Soapstone; a large piece of talc: In school, Mark learned that steatites, relatively soft stones, were valued for carving because they were comparatively soft
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