soapstone n. steatite.

soapstone n. steatite.
soapsuds n.pl. = SUDS 1.

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  • 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… …   Wikipedia

  • steatite —    Soapstone; a soft metamorphic rock composed mostly of the mineral talc. Soapstone is used in China for small figurative sculpture similar to work in jade, and in Byzantium it was used for sculpture similar to work in ivory. In India whole… …   Glossary of Art Terms

  • soapstone —    Steatite; a soft metamorphic rock composed mostly of the mineral talc. Soapstone is used in China for small figurative sculpture similar to work in jade, and in Byzantium it was used for sculpture similar to work in ivory. In India whole… …   Glossary of Art Terms

  • soapstone — Steatite Ste a*tite ( t[imac]t), n. [Gr. ste ar, ste atos, fat, tallow: cf. F. st[ e]atite.] (Min.) A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color. It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and for coarse utensils.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Soapstone — Soap stone , n. See {Steatite}, and {Talc}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Steatite — Ste a*tite ( t[imac]t), n. [Gr. ste ar, ste atos, fat, tallow: cf. F. st[ e]atite.] (Min.) A massive variety of talc, of a grayish green or brown color. It forms extensive beds, and is quarried for fireplaces and for coarse utensils. Called also… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • steatite — [stē′ə tīt΄] n. [L steatitis < Gr stear, tallow: see STONE] SOAPSTONE steatitic [stē ətit′ik] adj …   English World dictionary

  • soapstone — Talc Talc, n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. {Steatite}, or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Steatite — Talc Talc, n. [F. talc; cf. Sp. & It. talco, LL. talcus; all fr. Ar. talq.] (Min.) A soft mineral of a soapy feel and a greenish, whitish, or grayish color, usually occurring in foliated masses. It is hydrous silicate of magnesia. {Steatite}, or… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • steatite — noun Etymology: Latin steatitis, a precious stone, from Greek, from steat , stear Date: 1794 1. a massive talc having a grayish green or brown color ; soapstone 2. an electrically insulating porcelain composed largely of steatite • steatitic… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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