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Is soapstone a igneous or a sedimentary or a metamorphic rock?
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∙ 11y ago
True soapstone is a metamorphic rock. It is essentially talc, and is very soft. Commonly met as dressmakers chalk, or the equivalent use in mechanical engineering for marking steel, etc.
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Soapstone is a metamorphic rock. It is formed through the metamorphism of ultramafic rocks, such as peridotite or serpentinite. This process involves high heat and pressure, which causes the minerals in the rock to recrystallize, resulting in the formation of soapstone.
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