Soapstone Indian Soapstone Black
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Soapstone
Indian Soapstone Black
Soapstone / steatite
Documented as a soapstone, this stone has a black, grey palette. The recorded appearance includes soft cloudy. Recorded applications include countertops, fireplaces, carvings and lab tops.
Stone familySoapstone
Primary colourBlack
Medium-Low verification · Reference STN-0001468
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Specification snapshot
Indicative catalogue data. Verify the exact stone, finish, thickness and current test certificates before specification.
Mohs hardness1-2
Water absorption0.2-1.0 %
Compressive strength40-120 MPa
Flexural strength5-15 MPa
Density2600-3000 kg/m³
PorosityNot reported
Material profile
Character & application
- Common finishes
- Honed, brushed, natural, polished
- Typical uses
- Countertops, fireplaces, carvings, lab tops, decorative interiors
- Exterior suitability
- Interior/decorative; exterior with caution
- Frost resistance
- Variable
- Recorded colour palette
- Black, Grey
- Slab variation
- V2 Slight variationSlight variation: subtle changes in tone or texture may occur.