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Soapstone

MP Soapstone

Soapstone / steatite

A grey, green, white soapstone with a documented natural-stone character. The recorded appearance includes soft cloudy. Recorded applications include countertops, fireplaces, carvings and lab tops.

Stone familySoapstone
Primary colourGrey

Medium-Low verification · Reference STN-0001469

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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
Grey, Green, White
Slab variation