Soap Stone or Soap Rock
Also called Steatite

Soapstone aka Steatite

Steatite (soapstone) is a variety of talc, hydrated magnesium silicate, usually devoid of a distinct crystalline structure.

Soapstone (also called steatite) is a soft, easily-carved, fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be green, brown, or gray. This stone has a greasy, soapy feel to it, hence its name. Soapstone is found worldwide.   Our soapstone comes from Brazil.  It is carved into figurines, beads, seals, bowls, pipes, cookware, and other items - it has been used since ancient times. Chemically, soapstone is composed mostly of talc, hydrated magnesium silicate (Mg3Si4 O10(OH)2) plus other minerals. Soapstone has a hardness of 1-1.5 (extremely soft - it can be scratched with a fingernail) and a specific gravity of 2.2-2.8.

What is soapstone?
Soapstone is made up of mineral deposits created by nature and quarried from the earth. The main mineral components in soapstone include talc, chlorite, dolomite and magnetite, giving a warm, soft feeling to the touch.
Soapstone has a unique soft color with light flowing veins. When cut, it oxidizes from light gray to dark charcoal in color. A protective coat of mineral oil makes its color even more dramatic.

Soapstone is used in many different ways.  Due to it's softness, soapstone is excellent to use for carving and sculpting.  What ever type of soapstone you choose, you are sure to enjoy your treasure for years and years.  We hope you enjoy browsing these specimens.  They are unique and one of a kind.  Loving Brazilian carvers made these beauties!

Soapstone Pyramid
Bi-Color
10.6 oz.
2 1/2" X 2 3/4"
Soapstone assists one in "changing with the tides", being ever ready for new situations and new challenges.
PYR196  SOLD

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Soapstone Pyramid
Bi-Color
3 lbs. 7 oz.
4 1/4" X 4 3/4"
Can be used as an aid to birth control.
PYR145   $42.90
 

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Soapstone Pyramid
Bi-Color
10.4 oz.
2 3/8" X 2 3/4"
This mineral provides for both movement and widening  of ones horizons.
PYR197   SOLD

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Soapstone Pyramid
Multi-Color
2 lbs. 7 oz.
2 3/4" X 4 1/2"
This material is actually a compact form of talc.
PYR147  $30.42
 

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