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Soapstone is a type of metamorphic rock. Soapstone is also known as steatite or soaprock. It is made from the mineral talc. Soaprock has been used for centuries for sculptures and even kitchen counter tops.
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A soft metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
Which mineral is soapy?
You are undoubtedly referring to soapstone which is Talc.
What is the metamorphic rock composed of the mineral Talc?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc. Soapstone is a non-foliated metamorphic rock with a microcrystalline texture. It is very soft and can be easily scratched.
What does soapstone stand for English?
Soapstone is a metamorphic rock composed of mineral talc. It is relatively soft and has been used for a medium for carving for hundreds of years
What is the chemical formula of soapstone?
Statice is a talc-schist with magnesium, not a true mineral.
What is steatite?
Steatite is soapstone, a talc-schist metamorphic rock composed of the mineral talc.
Where can natural soapstone be found in the Montgomery Alabama area?
You could try Soapstone Creek, in Tallapoosa County. Contact your state geologist, or the geology department at a local university or museum, or a local gem and mineral club, or local rock carvers, for exact locations to find soapstone in your area.
Soapstone in Vietnam?
See website: Soapstone
What are some easy to carve rocks?
Soapstone is easily carved as it is largely composed of the mineral talc. Marble is relatively soft and a favorite of sculptors.
Does soapstone absorb liquids?
No, soapstone is dense, non-porous and does not absorb liquids. Water and oil can be adsorbed by talc and soapstone.
Geology of talc?
Talc or steatite is a metamorphic rock. It is a secondary mineral and it is the main mineral used to produce soapstone.
What sedimentary rock turns into soapstone?
What sedimantary rock turns into soapstone
