From:
BrazilSoapstone@xxxxxx
Date:
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 10:23:19 EST
Subject:
Understanding what is soapstone
Hello Bill,
there are two types of stone, both commonly called
soapstone: Steatite: Gray in color, same hardness as the
softest marbles, harder than Talc(will explain next)
used for kitchen countertops, fireplaces, cooking pots,
etc. This stone also has a considerable presence of Talc
in it and it is called by many, soapstone.
Talc: Very soft, (1 on Mohs Scale), great color variety,
used mainly for carvings , and also crushed to become
your everyday products like baby powder, toothpaste,
etc. Also called by many, soapstone. For picture samples
and more info on these stones, please visit
http://www.soapstones.com/
Regards, Rogerio Teixeira
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