- Soapstone (also
known as steatite or soaprock) is a metamorphic rock, a talc-schist. It
is largely composed of the mineral talc and is rich in magnesium. It is
produced by dynamothermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which occurs at
the areas where tectonic plates are subducted, changing rocks by heat
and pressure, with influx of fluids, but without melting.
- It has been a medium
for carving for thousands of years.It is relatively soft,and may feel
soapy when touched, hence the name.
- Talc, which is a
soft, hydrous magnesium silicate (3Mg0.4Si0 .H 0), is used in a wide
range of industries including the manufacture of ceramics, paints,
paper, and asphalt roofing. The end-uses for talc are determined by
variables such as chemical and mineralogical composition, particle size
and shape, specific gravity, hardness, and color. There is no Source
Classification Code (SCC) for the source category.
- Mining operations
usually consist of conventional drilling and blasting
methods.
- Soapstone is used
for inlaid designs, sculpture, coasters, and kitchen countertops and
sinks.
- It is also used for
griddles and other cookware.
- Traditional Inuit
carvings often use soapstone, and some Native American groups made
bowls, cooking slabs, and other objects from soapstone, particularly
during the Late Archaic archaeological period.
- Soapstone is
sometimes used for fireplace surrounds and woodstoves because it can
absorb and evenly distribute heat while being easy to manufacture. This
is found in many upscale Alaskan homes.
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