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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. It is gray to green in color, has a soapy feel, and is notable for its high degree of resistance to acids and heat. It is so soft that it can be easily cut with a knife or other sharp tool, making it a popular material for sculpting. The chief deposits of commercial importance are in the United States, Norway, and Canada. It is used in the manufacture of laboratory table tops, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, furnace linings, and electrical apparatus. |
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"soapstone." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "soapstone." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-soapston.html "soapstone." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-soapston.html |
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soapstone (also called steatite). A very soft smooth stone (composed of magnesium silicate), superficially like marble or jade in appearance but with a greasy, soapy feel. It is a compact form of talc, the softest standard mineral on the Mohs scale of hardness. Usually it is a dull greenish or bluish grey or sometimes brown. It will take a smooth polish, and is so easily worked that it may even be carved with a knife. Because of this quality it has been used in many parts of the world, from ancient times onwards, mainly for fairly small objects and utensils, but also for large sculpture, for example by António Francisco Lisboa in colonial Brazil.
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IAN CHILVERS. "soapstone." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. IAN CHILVERS. "soapstone." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-soapstone.html IAN CHILVERS. "soapstone." The Oxford Dictionary of Art. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O2-soapstone.html |
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soap·stone / ˈsōpˌstōn/ • n. a soft rock consisting largely of talc. Compare with steatite. |
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"soapstone." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "soapstone." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-soapstone.html "soapstone." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-soapstone.html |
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soapstone
soapstone See TALC.
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AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "soapstone." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "soapstone." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-soapstone.html AILSA ALLABY and MICHAEL ALLABY. "soapstone." A Dictionary of Earth Sciences. 1999. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O13-soapstone.html |
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"soapstone." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "soapstone." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-soapstone.html "soapstone." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-soapstone.html |
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